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P976 FOG

1996 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,847 mi
Last recorded43,847 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Reliant Robin43,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 FOG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 43,847 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 43,847 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 43,385 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 43,385 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 43,117 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 43,007 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 42,452 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 42,308 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 42,308 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 41,883 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 41,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 41,531 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front spring to shock absorber fixing collet corroded but not considered excessive

slight movement in king pin bushes

Fail 14 Oct 2014 41,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front spring to shock absorber fixing collet corroded but not considered excessive

slight movement in king pin bushes

Fail 26 Feb 2013 41,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in king pin bushes

Pass 26 Feb 2013 41,202 miles

slight play in king pin bushes

Fail 16 Feb 2012 40,084 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

some play in king pin

Pass 16 Feb 2012 40,084 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

some play in king pin

Pass 17 Feb 2011 38,860 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 37,774 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 37,774 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,331 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 34,331 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 34,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 33,892 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 23,041 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 23,041 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 21,826 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 13,422 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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P976 FOG is a 1996 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 P976 FOG, 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 P976 FOG registered?

P976 FOG is a 1996 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P976 FOG safe to buy?

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