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M517 PLS

1995 Reliant Robin

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,810 mi
Last recorded79,810 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Reliant Robin44,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM517 PLS
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 79,810 miles

Park brake has low reserve travel

Pass 25 Mar 2025 76,571 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 76,549 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 76,523 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 76,423 miles

oil switch leaking. engine wont idle properly

Fail 5 Aug 2017 76,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil switch leaking. engine wont idle properly

Fail 12 May 2015 75,307 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 75,307 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 72,317 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 72,317 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 69,553 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 69,551 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 67,798 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 66,381 miles

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

adv attn to exhaust system.

brightness of rear fog lamps, starting to deteriorate, advise attention/repairs.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 64,190 miles

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

Oil leak

handbrale cables corroding, advise attention.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 62,171 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

some "give" in dash, where it supports column, ADVISE REPAIRS..

Pass 5 Mar 2008 60,701 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 60,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 58,731 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 58,727 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 57,020 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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M517 PLS is a 1995 Reliant Robin in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M517 PLS, 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 M517 PLS registered?

M517 PLS is a 1995 Reliant Robin, first registered on 17 January 1995.

Is M517 PLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M517 PLS shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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