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PHZ 5547

1997 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,491 mi
Last recorded79,491 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Reliant Robin40,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHZ 5547
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 79,491 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 75,690 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 71,502 miles

Fuel hose chafing secured to anti roll bar (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 71,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel hose chafing secured to anti roll bar (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 71,440 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective fluid contamination (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 71,440 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective fluid contamination (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 70,618 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 70,208 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 70,203 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2016 69,549 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 69,167 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 68,311 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 68,278 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 63,353 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 62,283 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 59,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 56,804 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2010 56,734 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2009 53,143 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 48,673 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 43,363 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 37,272 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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PHZ 5547 is a 1997 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PHZ 5547, 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 PHZ 5547 registered?

PHZ 5547 is a 1997 Reliant Robin, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is PHZ 5547 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHZ 5547 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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