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M742 JUY

1994 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

80,975 mi
Last recorded80,975 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM742 JUY
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 80,975 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2026 80,975 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2026 80,931 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking front by swing arm mounting and rear at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working possibly frozen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2025 80,465 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2025 80,465 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2024 80,421 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 79,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 2 Oct 2023 79,464 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front downpipe joint insecure and downpipe bandaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 17 Oct 2022 77,542 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 77,478 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 76,273 miles

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated x2 (5.2.3 (l))

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 17 Sep 2020 75,303 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2019 74,164 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2018 72,153 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 69,729 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 67,112 miles

all head lamp mountings poor condition

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 63,288 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 59,194 miles

Engine has genearl oil leaks

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 59,194 miles

Engine has genearl oil leaks

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 55,003 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 54,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 50,909 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 46,612 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,612 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,966 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 44,966 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,992 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 43,992 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,842 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,397 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,803 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 38,358 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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M742 JUY is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 M742 JUY, 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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M742 JUY is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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