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P990 UWX

1997 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,832 mi
Last recorded96,832 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 UWX
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 96,832 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 94,082 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 94,082 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 91,806 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 88,197 miles

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

clutch wearing

rear brake flexi hose, deteriorating. ADVISE REPLACE..

Fail 8 Jan 2009 88,194 miles

Centre Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

clutch wearing

rear brake flexi hose, deteriorating. ADVISE REPLACE..

Pass 7 Jan 2008 84,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 84,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 80,896 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 80,896 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 76,805 miles

front brake pipe corrosion

hand brake not locking off

slight lift king pin

windscreen chipped zoneA

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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P990 UWX is a 1997 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P990 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P990 UWX?

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What year was P990 UWX registered?

P990 UWX is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P990 UWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P990 UWX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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