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P991 JKO

1996 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32 mi
Last recorded32 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 Reliant Robin43,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP991 JKO
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 32 miles

Front and nearside rear tyres perished

Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 22 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Front and nearside rear tyres perished

Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing both rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering head bearings has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (g))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

front and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Aug 2012 31,827 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 31,813 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in front king pin

VIN Plate barely readable

Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,620 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

front exhaust mount corroded

lift & play in front king pin

o/s/f engine mount broken

offside mirror glass cracked

play in o/s rear anti roll bar inner bush

Fail 9 Jun 2009 29,516 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

front exhaust mount corroded

lift & play in front king pin

o/s/f engine mount broken

offside mirror glass cracked

play in o/s rear anti roll bar inner bush

Pass 4 Jun 2008 23,528 miles

No numbers stamped on vin plate

Rear anti roll bar inner mounts worn

Fail 2 Jun 2008 23,528 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

No numbers stamped on vin plate

Rear anti roll bar inner mounts worn

Pass 6 Nov 2006 17,207 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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P991 JKO is a 1996 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 43,442 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 P991 JKO, 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 30 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P991 JKO registered?

P991 JKO is a 1996 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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