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P944 FJM

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,632 mi
Last recorded58,632 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP944 FJM
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 58,632 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 58,030 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 58,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 57,305 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering box

Pass 22 Nov 2016 56,650 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 56,650 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 55,472 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2014 54,263 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine mounts appear weak

slight play in front kin pin

Pass 28 Nov 2014 54,263 miles

slight play in front kin pin

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine mounts appear weak

Pass 13 Nov 2013 52,683 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 50,987 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 50,987 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 49,273 miles

play in steering box

slight play in king pin bushes

slight play in rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 1 Dec 2010 43,609 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 37,635 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 37,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 37,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2007 34,528 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 31,587 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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P944 FJM is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P944 FJM, 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 P944 FJM registered?

P944 FJM is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 8 March 1997.

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