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P989 UWX

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,494 mi
Last recorded73,494 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 UWX
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 73,494 miles

Central Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine oil leak

hand brake travel nearly to limit but efficiency met

Pass 29 Sep 2020 73,390 miles

Central Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

central front steering pivot point slight play

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2019 73,120 miles

Central Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

central front steering pivot slight play

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2018 72,661 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 72,186 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 71,740 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 71,738 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 71,299 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 71,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 70,546 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 70,141 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre slight deterioation

Pass 15 Aug 2012 69,302 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre slight deterioation

Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,403 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 69,936 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 67,936 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 67,063 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 67,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 62,710 miles

Centre Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Centre Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 56,232 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 56,231 miles

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

Centre Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 50,286 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 50,285 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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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P989 UWX is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P989 UWX, 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 P989 UWX registered?

P989 UWX is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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