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M452 RCK

1994 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

61,704 mi
Last recorded61,704 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM452 RCK
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 61,704 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 61,704 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 61,691 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lamp lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2016 81,645 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 61,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 60,766 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 60,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 59,882 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

starting to burn blue smoke

Fail 1 Feb 2010 59,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

starting to burn blue smoke

Pass 16 Oct 2008 53,712 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 53,684 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 38,604 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 38,441 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

fan belt fitted upside down

Pass 14 Aug 2006 32,417 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 32,417 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 32,192 miles

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

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

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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M452 RCK is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 M452 RCK, 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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M452 RCK is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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