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M856 YSW

1994 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,331 mi
Last recorded60,331 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM856 YSW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 60,331 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2013 60,230 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 60,208 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 60,008 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,694 miles

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

slight play at front king pin.

Fail 22 Sep 2009 59,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight play at front king pin.

Fail 25 Sep 2008 59,164 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 59,164 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 57,621 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 55,109 miles

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 27 Sep 2005 53,939 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 53,939 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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M856 YSW is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M856 YSW, 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

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What year was M856 YSW registered?

M856 YSW is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 27 October 1994.

Is M856 YSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M856 YSW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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