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M643 RAU

1994 Reliant Robin

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,318 mi
Last recorded49,318 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM643 RAU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 49,318 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 48,875 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 48,285 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 47,231 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 46,090 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 44,955 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 42,718 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 39,244 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 38,608 miles

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

both engine mounts worn

Fail 20 Sep 2017 38,608 miles

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

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

Fuel hose leaking tank breather (7.2.3)

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

both engine mounts worn

Pass 31 Aug 2016 38,597 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

battery insecure and terminals loose

front coil spring corroded

fuel tank corroded

slight bind on rear brakes

slight play in steering box

Pass 6 Aug 2010 35,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

long brake pedal travel

steering drag link boots split

Fail 5 Aug 2010 35,029 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

long brake pedal travel

steering drag link boots split

Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,852 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

drag link ball joint rubber boots split

metal brake pipe to front brake flex hose slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2009 29,847 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

drag link ball joint rubber boots split

metal brake pipe to front brake flex hose slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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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M643 RAU is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M643 RAU, 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 M643 RAU registered?

M643 RAU is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 17 December 1994.

Is M643 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M643 RAU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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