MOT Status
ValidMileage
79,810 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Park brake has low reserve travel
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))
oil switch leaking. engine wont idle properly
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
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
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.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
handbrale cables corroding, advise attention.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
some "give" in dash, where it supports column, ADVISE REPAIRS..
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
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)
How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?
Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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