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P916 NOM

1997 Reliant Robin

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

15,905 mi
Last recorded15,905 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 NOM
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 15,905 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2023 15,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2022 12,470 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 12,428 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 10,224 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 10,224 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2015 9,674 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 6,092 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 6,022 miles

o/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2013 5,225 miles

o/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2012 2,922 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 2,918 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 2,916 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

smoking possible Headgasket Gone

Pass 12 Jun 2007 2,910 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 2,910 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 2,867 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 2,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P916 NOM is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P916 NOM, 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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What year was P916 NOM registered?

P916 NOM is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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