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M538 AWR

1995 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,387 mi
Last recorded42,387 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 1995 Reliant Robin44,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM538 AWR
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 42,387 miles

Central Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 42,387 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 40,887 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 40,855 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 40,806 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 40,765 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 40,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 40,715 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 40,715 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 39,576 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 39,310 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 39,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 38,602 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,437 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 34,994 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 34,269 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 31,792 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 31,792 miles

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 29,316 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 26,631 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 26,593 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M538 AWR is a 1995 Reliant Robin in Blue 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 M538 AWR, 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 M538 AWR registered?

M538 AWR is a 1995 Reliant Robin, first registered on 21 June 1995.

Is M538 AWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M538 AWR 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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