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J119 HMU

1992 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,000 mi
Last recorded70,000 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1992 Reliant Robin48,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ119 HMU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 70,000 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 69,645 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

smoke from exhaust

Pass 27 Nov 2012 65,060 miles

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

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

Oil leak

hand brake weak both sides

Fail 20 Nov 2012 65,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

hand brake weak both sides

Pass 2 Nov 2011 64,427 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 64,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2011 64,360 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

headlight reflectors heavly corroded. output still sufficent

Pass 16 Feb 2010 57,468 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 57,420 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 50,793 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside headlight corrosion too reflector not yet effecting image

Pass 5 Feb 2009 50,793 miles

offside headlight corrosion too reflector not yet effecting image

Pass 18 Feb 2008 46,603 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 46,524 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,009 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 26,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

SIGN OF PETROL SPILLAGE AROUND TANK AREA NO LEAKS FOUND

Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,001 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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J119 HMU is a 1992 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 48,391 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 J119 HMU, 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 34 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J119 HMU registered?

J119 HMU is a 1992 Reliant Robin, first registered on 14 May 1992.

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