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M234 CVL

1994 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,513 mi
Last recorded76,513 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM234 CVL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 76,513 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

dust cover split on drag link arm

offside rear side light lens slightly faded

slight play in front king pin

slight play in steering box

Fail 5 Apr 2011 76,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

dust cover split on drag link arm

offside rear side light lens slightly faded

slight play in front king pin

slight play in steering box

Pass 27 Apr 2010 75,831 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

nearside mirror cracked

slight play in front king pin

slight play in steering box

Fail 21 Apr 2010 75,830 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside mirror cracked

slight play in front king pin

slight play in steering box

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 74,987 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2009 74,987 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2008 74,513 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 74,513 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 70,734 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 70,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside 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)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 62,397 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 62,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 54,698 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 54,691 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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M234 CVL is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M234 CVL, 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 M234 CVL registered?

M234 CVL is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 22 August 1994.

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