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J178 DNN

1992 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

10,424 mi
Last recorded10,424 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 Reliant Robin48,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ178 DNN
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 10,424 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 6,840 miles

play in king pin /stearing assemberly

Fail 6 Oct 2010 6,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

play in king pin /stearing assemberly

Pass 5 Oct 2009 5,548 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 3,914 miles

Electrical cable insecure along off side chassis.

Fail 11 Oct 2008 3,914 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Electrical cable insecure along off side chassis.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 2,662 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 2,661 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear number plate chipped lower edge, but readable.

Slight movement in steering column/dash board.

Fail 21 Nov 2006 2,481 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 2 Nov 2006 2,420 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Centre Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Oct 2005 98,716 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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J178 DNN is a 1992 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J178 DNN, 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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J178 DNN is a 1992 Reliant Robin, first registered on 11 May 1992.

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