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P981 KSW

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,703 mi
Last recorded79,703 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 KSW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 79,703 miles

n/s headlight image could be better

Pass 12 Mar 2009 74,791 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 74,790 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 67,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

blue smoke from exhaust

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 67,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

blue smoke from exhaust

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 60,148 miles

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

blue smoke from exhaust

handbrake performance could be better

rear seats folded down

Fail 11 Apr 2007 60,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

blue smoke from exhaust

rear seats folded down

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2006 53,801 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm of tread

front to rear metal brake pipes rusted

front tyre on 3mm

play in steering box

rear metal brake pipes rusted

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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P981 KSW is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P981 KSW, 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 P981 KSW registered?

P981 KSW is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 17 May 1997.

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