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M183 NHN

1994 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,508 mi
Last recorded79,508 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM183 NHN
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2018 79,508 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front drag link boots (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both front (3.5 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure catch not securing down as intended through mechanism (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment steering column attached to dash board and all dash board insecure (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak from engine and oil leak from gearbox

slight play rear propshaft universal joint

unable to carry out emissions due to car tickover erratic and cutting out

wiring under passenger side insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2017 78,264 miles

All 3 tyres wearing low approx. 2-2.5mm tread

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front wiper split

Gearbox oil leak

Oil leak ()

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket slight movement

Fail 28 Jul 2017 78,264 miles

All 3 tyres wearing low approx. 2-2.5mm tread

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front wiper split

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket slight movement

Pass 2 Aug 2016 76,921 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 76,886 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced headlight corroded insideof lamp (1.7.5a)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 75,257 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 73,424 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column slight movement.

Fail 22 Jul 2014 73,422 miles

Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column slight movement.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 71,577 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Prop shaft universal joints slight freeplay

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 25 Jul 2012 69,728 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Slight freeplay top steering column mounting

n/s handbrake cable support bracket on axle weak

Fail 25 Jul 2012 69,728 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Slight freeplay top steering column mounting

n/s handbrake cable support bracket on axle weak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 67,442 miles

Clutch pivot seized

Drag link ball joint boot split

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front tyre on 2.5mm

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside headlamp discolouring

Slight movement at steering column and dash mounting

Fail 20 Jul 2011 67,442 miles

Clutch pivot seized

Drag link ball joint boot split

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front tyre on 2.5mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside headlamp discolouring

Slight movement at steering column and dash mounting

Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,816 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight movement at top steering column bracket

Pass 22 Jul 2009 61,910 miles

Front wiper small tear

Handbrake cables corroded

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 58,442 miles

Blue smoke from engine, but acceptable when engine speed raised

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil pressure light on at idle

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 58,442 miles

Blue smoke from engine, but acceptable when engine speed raised

Oil pressure light on at idle

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 54,397 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 49,809 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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M183 NHN is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1994 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 47,086 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 M183 NHN, 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 32 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M183 NHN is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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