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M991 TAL

1994 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,187 mi
Last recorded96,187 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM991 TAL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 96,187 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 86,262 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 78,378 miles

damp around fuel tank

Fail 20 Sep 2017 78,361 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

damp around fuel tank

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 74,037 miles

Engine misfiring

Fail 22 Aug 2016 74,037 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine misfiring

Pass 26 Aug 2015 66,254 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 66,254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 58,783 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 58,788 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,007 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 49,895 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2012 43,801 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 43,771 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

excessive plar in rear prop shaft joint

Fail 4 Aug 2011 41,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,097 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,648 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,132 miles

o/s/r brake binding a little.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 37,147 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 35,952 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 31,371 miles

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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M991 TAL is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M991 TAL, 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.

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What year was M991 TAL registered?

M991 TAL is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is M991 TAL safe to buy?

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