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M46 PPY

1994 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

35,330 mi
Last recorded35,330 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM46 PPY
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,330 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Clutch spring broken

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

Front brake pipe corroded

Front wheel bearing slight noise

Handbrake cable mounts on axle are weak. Advise to weld on new brackets

King pin slight freeplay

offside engine mount split

Fail 21 Feb 2012 35,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Clutch spring broken

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

Front brake pipe corroded

Front wheel bearing slight noise

Handbrake cable mounts on axle are weak. Advise to weld on new brackets

King pin slight freeplay

Prop shaft rear u/j worn

offside engine mount split

Pass 12 Feb 2011 34,273 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp slightly dicoloured with slightly reduced output

nearside rear shock absorber lower mount point corroded

slight free play at steering column top bracket

Fail 3 Feb 2011 34,237 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

all prop shaft bolts loose with 1 bolt missing

nearside headlamp slightly dicoloured with slightly reduced output

nearside rear shock absorber lower mount point corroded

nearside rear tyre tread depth low

slight free play at steering column top bracket

Pass 17 Feb 2010 33,326 miles

Clutch return spring broken

Headlamp lenses discolouring

N/S/R tyre on 2mm

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

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

Rear shockabsorber lower mountings corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2009 31,888 miles

Clutch return spring broken

Engine oil leak

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

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

Front headlamps discoloured

Front propshaft bolts appear loose

Fail 30 Jan 2009 31,861 miles

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

O/S/R roadwheel incorrect offset and tyre fouling leaf spring

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 30,459 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 30,342 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 15 Feb 2007 28,875 miles

STEERING COLUMN SLIGHT MOVEMENT †O/S/R BRAKE ADJUSTER WELDED ONTO BACK PLATE †SHOCKABSORBERS CORRODED †REAR EXHAUST SECURED WITH WIRE †N/S/R FOG LAMP INOP †BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL HIGH †

Fail 13 Feb 2007 28,826 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

ENGINE AND GEARBOX MOUNTS COMPLETELY SEPARATED †DIFFERENT TYPE OF BRAKE ADJUSTER MODIFIED TO -FIT ON O/S/R BACK PLATE †EHAUST SECURED WITH WIRE †SHOCKABSORBERS CORRODED †N/S/R FOG LAMP INOP †LOWER STEERING COLUMN BEARING WORN †

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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M46 PPY is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M46 PPY, 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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M46 PPY is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 10 September 1994.

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