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M234 LOB

1994 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

31,796 mi
Last recorded31,796 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM234 LOB
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 31,796 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 31,784 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 30,000 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head lamp reflector deterioated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head lamp reflector deterioated. (4.1.4 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering box. (2.3 (a) (i))

both front engine mounting bushes come unbonded, recommend replacing.

front and both rear shock absorber outer casings heavily corroded.

Fail 8 Jan 2020 30,000 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head lamp reflector deterioated. (4.1.4 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering box. (2.3 (a) (i))

both front engine mounting bushes come unbonded, recommend replacing.

front and both rear shock absorber outer casings heavily corroded.

Pass 22 Dec 2017 30,000 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 30,000 miles

Central Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

fuel tank starting to corrode

Pass 7 Oct 2015 30,000 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

fuel tank corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2015 30,000 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

fuel tank corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2014 30,000 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

fuel tank corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2013 30,000 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 30,000 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 30,000 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 30,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 30,000 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,000 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,000 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 30,000 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 30,000 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 30,000 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,000 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 30,000 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 30,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 LOB is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M234 LOB, 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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M234 LOB is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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