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M971 VMT

1995 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,982 mi
Last recorded96,982 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1995 Reliant Robin44,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM971 VMT
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 96,982 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 96,980 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 95,878 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 95,870 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 93,360 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 93,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 89,281 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 89,281 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 85,188 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 85,135 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 81,340 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Pass 2 Apr 2011 77,346 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 77,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 73,872 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 71,236 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 68,243 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 68,207 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 64,787 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 64,736 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 58,264 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 58,264 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M971 VMT 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 57.1%.

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 M971 VMT, 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 M971 VMT registered?

M971 VMT is a 1995 Reliant Robin, first registered on 23 June 1995.

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