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P880 YCD

1997 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

61,493 mi
Last recorded61,493 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP880 YCD
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 61,493 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlights condition

main beam tell tale operation

main brake pipe slight rusting

rear exhaust mount condition

rear fog light condition

slight front exhaust leak

Fail 25 May 2023 61,197 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost ball joint dust cover (chalked) steering arm, from wheel hub. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 59,046 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 59,046 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 56,188 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 56,188 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust bracket broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 56,169 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 56,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 53,553 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2018 53,549 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2017 53,542 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 53,542 miles

OS Engine mount broken

Slight play in front Kimg Pin

Fail 3 Nov 2014 53,542 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

OS Engine mount broken

Slight play in front Kimg Pin

Fail 24 Oct 2013 53,449 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exhaust clamp condition

handbrake cables condition

kingpin slight wear

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 53,449 miles

front exhaust clamp condition

handbrake cables condition

kingpin slight wear

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,759 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,506 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,865 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 46,275 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 46,899 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 43,459 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 39,775 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?

Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
1,464
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
4,504
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 2,808
Stop lamp not working 2,413
Headlamp aim too high 1,292
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,201
Headlamp not working on main beam 1,087
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P880 YCD is a 1997 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1997 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 40,539 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Reliant Robin fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 2,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P880 YCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 29 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P880 YCD is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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