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M185 XPX

1994 Reliant Robin

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,344 mi
Last recorded65,344 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM185 XPX
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 65,344 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (lift) (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight bind front brake.

Fail 21 Jul 2016 65,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

emissions at 5% hc at 1414

oil leak

spare fitted to n/s/r

oil cap off engine fumes coming into car

Fail 10 Jul 2015 651,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

has codesation in nearside front headlight.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 651,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

has codesation in nearside front headlight.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 64,861 miles

O/s headlight contaminated with water

main beam tell tail not working.

Fail 17 Jul 2014 64,856 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

O/s headlight contaminated with water

main beam tell tail not working.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 64,799 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 64,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 61,858 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 May 2011 61,855 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 May 2010 57,998 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight lift in front king pin

Fail 26 May 2010 57,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight lift in front king pin

Pass 17 Apr 2009 52,691 miles

O/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front tyre worn on edge

N/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2009 52,691 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front tyre worn on edge

N/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

O/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2008 48,077 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 44,651 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 44,651 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 39,050 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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M185 XPX is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M185 XPX, 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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What year was M185 XPX registered?

M185 XPX is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 8 November 1994.

Is M185 XPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M185 XPX shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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