1997 Reliant Robin 0.8L Petrol · P248 CTA
1997 Reliant Robin (0.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 58,504 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- RELIANT ROBIN
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P248 CTA Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2023
- 58,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P248 CTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Reliant Robin (P248 CTA) between June 2005 and July 2023.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake performance not tested FRONT BRAKE SIEZED (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
P248 CTA Mileage History
- 11/06/200520,524 mi
- 23/06/200625,563 mi+5,039 mi
- 23/06/200625,563 mi
- 30/06/200732,087 mi+6,524 mi
- 04/07/200837,670 mi+5,583 mi
- 27/06/200942,796 mi+5,126 mi
- 16/06/201047,711 mi+4,915 mi
- 23/06/201149,757 mi+2,046 mi
- 18/07/201251,480 mi+1,723 mi
- 27/06/201352,343 mi+863 mi
- 23/05/201452,976 mi+633 mi
- 13/06/201553,293 mi+317 mi
- 18/06/201653,801 mi+508 mi
- 17/06/201755,397 mi+1,596 mi
- 30/06/201755,397 mi
- 23/06/201856,606 mi+1,209 mi
- 14/06/201957,236 mi+630 mi
- 04/07/201957,237 mi+1 mi
- 27/06/202057,640 mi+403 mi
- 27/06/202057,640 mi
- 19/07/202157,966 mi+326 mi
- 04/07/202258,354 mi+388 mi
- 25/07/202258,355 mi+1 mi
- 22/07/202358,504 mi+149 mi
Average of roughly 2,097 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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