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M501 TUG

1994 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,091 mi
Last recorded79,091 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM501 TUG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 79,091 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 79,070 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 79,008 miles

Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 75,778 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 75,778 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 74,959 miles

foglamp switch, tell tale not working.

Fail 19 Jul 2018 74,931 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel tank neck pipe cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2016 74,222 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)

rear differential noisy

Fail 10 Aug 2016 74,213 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

rear differential noisy

Pass 17 Jul 2015 73,921 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2015 73,913 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2014 735,995 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 73,591 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

king pin requiers lubricating

Pass 18 Mar 2009 72,994 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 71,234 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

drivers seat secures but has free movement

front axle beampivot bush deteriorated

front track rod end gaitor splitting

nearside rear tyre sidewall splitting

Pass 13 Mar 2007 69,739 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 69,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 67,581 miles

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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M501 TUG is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M501 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 M501 TUG registered?

M501 TUG is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 19 August 1994.

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