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J249 MCT

1992 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,813 mi
Last recorded56,813 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1992 Reliant Robin48,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ249 MCT
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 56,813 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Sep 2015 56,527 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 56,522 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 55,798 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 55,794 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 55,212 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 55,205 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 54,513 miles

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

Slight play in front kingpin

Fail 23 Aug 2012 54,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight play in front kingpin

Pass 31 Jul 2009 52,288 miles

rear shocks rusty

slight rust on underside

Pass 28 Jul 2008 51,730 miles

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

f/pipe slack

o/s rear chassis corroded

slight play in king pin

Fail 27 Jul 2007 50,807 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

n/s aim low

o/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2007 50,807 miles

n/s aim low

o/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2006 49,818 miles

Centre Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 49,801 miles

Centre Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Centre Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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J249 MCT is a 1992 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J249 MCT, 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 J249 MCT registered?

J249 MCT is a 1992 Reliant Robin, first registered on 22 April 1992.

Is J249 MCT safe to buy?

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