CarVerify

Free Car Check

M597 XOR

1994 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,054 mi
Last recorded8,054 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Reliant
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM597 XOR
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 8,054 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 7,666 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 14,000 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 68,370 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 68,370 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 68,299 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 61,981 miles

exhaust back box blowing slightly

front coil spring top mounting cup corroding

off side rear tyre perrishing

slight play in rear anti-roll-bar bushes

Fail 1 Apr 2011 61,981 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

exhaust back box blowing slightly

front coil spring top mounting cup corroding

off side rear tyre perrishing

slight play in rear anti-roll-bar bushes

Pass 13 Apr 2010 61,631 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 9 Apr 2010 61,619 miles

Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Apr 2009 61,252 miles

front brake pipe slightley kinked

front to rear brake pipe starting to get corroaded

rear uj starting to get slight wear

Fail 8 Apr 2009 61,252 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pipe slightley kinked

front to rear brake pipe starting to get corroaded

rear uj starting to get slight wear

Pass 3 Apr 2008 61,073 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 61,073 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 60,480 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 60,466 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 55,968 miles

front tyre starting to wear on edge

near side and off side anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Fail 18 Apr 2006 55,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front tyre starting to wear on edge

near side and off side anti roll bar bushes have slight play

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
Full Reliant Robin reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M597 XOR is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 47,086 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 M597 XOR, 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 32 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M597 XOR?

You can check the full history of M597 XOR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M597 XOR registered?

M597 XOR is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 November 1994.

Is M597 XOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M597 XOR shows 18 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M597 XOR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M597 XOR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.