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M651 FBJ

1995 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,051 mi
Last recorded85,051 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Reliant Robin44,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM651 FBJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 85,051 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 84,935 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 84,934 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 84,924 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 84,857 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 84,540 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 83,273 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 78,194 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

tow bar removed

Pass 14 Nov 2017 73,381 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe nut corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe nut corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2017 73,381 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake pipe nut corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe nut corroded

alternator belt slack and warning lamp on

Pass 22 Nov 2016 72,547 miles

n/s/r stabilizer link has slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2015 71,887 miles

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

surface corrosion in chassis

Pass 2 Aug 2013 70,797 miles

1. Engine mounting rubbers becoming perished. 2. Nearside head lamp reflector becoming dull.

3. Both front track rod end dust covers becoming perished.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 69,758 miles

1/ o/s rear tyre at legal limits 2/ o/s engine mounting becoming perished 3/ slight damage to windscreen

Pass 28 Jul 2011 68,599 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 68,579 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 67,407 miles

n/s h/light reflector corroded

o/s/r seat lock screw missing

Pass 23 Feb 2009 85,622 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 85,622 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 62,885 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Feb 2008 62,885 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 60,132 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 56,712 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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M651 FBJ is a 1995 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 M651 FBJ, 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 M651 FBJ registered?

M651 FBJ is a 1995 Reliant Robin, first registered on 17 February 1995.

Is M651 FBJ safe to buy?

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