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M509 RUK

1995 Reliant Robin

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,586 mi
Last recorded29,586 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Reliant Robin44,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM509 RUK
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2014 29,586 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

o/s door mirror insicure

rear wiper ?

water inside n/side headlight ?

Pass 21 Feb 2013 17,121 miles

engine cuts out ???

Fail 18 Feb 2013 17,121 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

engine cuts out ???

Pass 7 Feb 2012 2,720 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 2,720 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 89,846 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2011 89,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2010 74,912 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/side driving lamp lens cracked

Fail 3 Mar 2010 74,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/side driving lamp lens cracked

Pass 29 May 2009 73,479 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 73,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2008 67,494 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 62,334 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 57,262 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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M509 RUK is a 1995 Reliant Robin in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 44,064 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 M509 RUK, 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 31 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M509 RUK registered?

M509 RUK is a 1995 Reliant Robin, first registered on 4 April 1995.

Is M509 RUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M509 RUK shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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