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M233 UWJ

1994 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,446 mi
Last recorded24,446 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Reliant Robin47,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM233 UWJ
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 24,446 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 20,332 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 16,469 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 12,001 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear body mountings slightly damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2021 8,098 miles

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

rear body mounting slightly damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2021 8,088 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

rear body mounting slightly damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2020 3,212 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 98,097 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 98,045 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 93,579 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 87,850 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 83,038 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 82,971 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 76,531 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 69,949 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front tyre edge worn

Fail 24 Nov 2014 69,949 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front tyre edge worn

Pass 20 Nov 2013 69,432 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

movement at the front wheel

nearside rear shock absorber cover corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2013 69,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

movement at the front wheel

nearside rear shock absorber cover corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 68,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 68,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine mountings broken

Pass 24 Nov 2011 66,534 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 65,046 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

rear bumper damaged

wear in steering box

Fail 26 Nov 2010 65,046 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

rear bumper damaged

wear in steering box

Pass 26 Nov 2009 62,695 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 60,380 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 60,380 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 58,736 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 57,144 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 56,188 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 56,188 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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M233 UWJ is a 1994 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M233 UWJ, 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 M233 UWJ registered?

M233 UWJ is a 1994 Reliant Robin, first registered on 29 September 1994.

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The MOT history for M233 UWJ shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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