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K506 PMW

1993 Reliant Robin

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

286 mi
Last recorded286 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK506 PMW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 286 miles

play to kingpin assembly will soon need replacing

Fail 9 Jun 2011 246 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

play to kingpin assembly will soon need replacing

Pass 28 Apr 2010 97,532 miles

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

slight play to king pin

Fail 21 Apr 2010 97,499 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

slight play to king pin

Pass 14 Apr 2009 95,564 miles

wear to rear universal propshaft joint

Fail 7 Apr 2009 95,521 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

wear to rear universal propshaft joint

Pass 31 Oct 2007 92,088 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 92,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 88,670 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 88,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2005 87,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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K506 PMW is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1993 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 46,251 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 K506 PMW, 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 33 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K506 PMW registered?

K506 PMW is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 10 May 1993.

Is K506 PMW safe to buy?

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