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M553 UHL

1994 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

61,572 mi
Last recorded61,572 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM553 UHL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 61,572 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 61,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,280 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 61,042 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 61,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,945 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 56,945 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 55,216 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 55,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 53,220 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Centre Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 53,220 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Centre Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 50,887 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 50,887 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 48,115 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2006 44,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 44,881 miles

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

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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M553 UHL is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M553 UHL, 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 M553 UHL registered?

M553 UHL is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 7 December 1994.

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