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M493 TUG

1994 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

88,793 mi
Last recorded88,793 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM493 TUG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2014 88,793 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 88,793 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 88,493 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 88,493 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 87,636 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 87,636 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 85,958 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 85,958 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 84,312 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 82,700 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 82,700 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 80,743 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 80,743 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 78,950 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 78,950 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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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M493 TUG is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M493 TUG, 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 M493 TUG registered?

M493 TUG is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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