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M992 TAL

1994 Reliant Robin

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

70,218 mi
Last recorded70,218 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM992 TAL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 70,218 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 70,199 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fueltank hose deteriorated.

N/S/R + O/S/R seatbelt attachments corroded.

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near wear limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near wear limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 70,199 miles

Fuel hose leaking Near filter. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective Corroded. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fueltank hose deteriorated.

N/S/R + O/S/R seatbelt attachments corroded.

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near wear limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near wear limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 70,157 miles

Fuel tank slight corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear seatbelt attachments corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 70,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2022 68,616 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 67,300 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 67,279 miles

Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam EXCESSIVE PLAY IN KINGPIN (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

ALL THREE TYRES PERISHED

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 64,964 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 63,100 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front steel brake pipe which connects wheel cylinders is slightly distorted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear brake effort slightly low

Fail 17 Oct 2019 62,959 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 60,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 58,934 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 58,924 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 57,583 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 57,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 55,489 miles

n/s/r tyre has cracks in inner sidewall

Fail 28 Oct 2015 55,489 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre has cracks in inner sidewall

Pass 23 Oct 2014 53,036 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 52,814 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 52,814 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,593 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 52,216 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,798 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 51,798 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,905 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 50,348 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 49,501 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 48,597 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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M992 TAL is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 M992 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 M992 TAL registered?

M992 TAL is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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