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M230 UWJ

1994 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

60,262 mi
Last recorded60,262 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM230 UWJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 60,262 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside engine mounting defective

Fail 15 Oct 2013 60,260 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside engine mounting defective

Pass 15 Oct 2012 59,456 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 58,294 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2011 58,292 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2010 56,786 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2009 55,113 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

travel on footbrake

Fail 8 Oct 2009 55,106 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight interaction on offside rear lamp

travel on footbrake

Pass 23 Oct 2008 52,921 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 52,919 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 50,502 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 50,495 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

near side mirrow cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2006 48,176 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 48,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake flexy slightly twisted

minor exhaust leak

nearside engine mounting broken

oil leaks at engine and differential

slight play at king pin

Pass 18 Oct 2005 45,548 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 45,542 miles

Centre Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M230 UWJ is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M230 UWJ, 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 M230 UWJ registered?

M230 UWJ is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 23 September 1994.

Is M230 UWJ safe to buy?

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