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M540 HRY

1995 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

40,019 mi
Last recorded40,019 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 Reliant Robin44,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 HRY
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 40,019 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 40,012 miles

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2012 39,909 miles

front washer jet part blocked

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Fail 19 Jul 2012 39,909 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished/cracking

front washer jet part blocked

slight binding rear brakes

Fail 19 Jul 2011 39,641 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 39,641 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 39,266 miles

DRAG LINK DUST COVERS SPLIT BUT NO PLAY.

SLIGHT PLAY IN KING PIN.

Fail 22 Jul 2010 39,266 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

DRAG LINK DUST COVERS SPLIT BUT NO PLAY.

SLIGHT PLAY IN KING PIN.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 38,445 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 38,445 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

o/s/r andfront tyre walls starting to deteriate

Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,934 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 36,934 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,499 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 34,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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M540 HRY is a 1995 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M540 HRY, 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 M540 HRY registered?

M540 HRY is a 1995 Reliant Robin, first registered on 7 March 1995.

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