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J228 DUG

1992 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,406 mi
Last recorded77,406 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Reliant Robin48,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ228 DUG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 77,406 miles

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

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

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

Centre front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 77,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Centre front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 77,372 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 77,366 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 72,077 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 72,008 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 63,261 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 54,056 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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J228 DUG is a 1992 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J228 DUG, 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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J228 DUG is a 1992 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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