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J283 FLG

1992 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,729 mi
Last recorded72,729 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 1992 Reliant Robin48,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ283 FLG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 72,729 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 69,386 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 69,383 miles

Fuel tank leaking by inlet pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipe by filler perished badly

Pass 3 Aug 2021 66,986 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 66,940 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2020 65,445 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 65,441 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened [A]frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 61,330 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 59,884 miles

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)

blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 15 Mar 2017 57,692 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 57,692 miles

Front front brake binding jamming on (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 52,996 miles

Front exhaust clamp missing

Fail 12 Feb 2016 52,996 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure front bolt loose (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front exhaust clamp missing

Pass 7 Nov 2014 50,726 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 45,563 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 42,619 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 39,695 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 36,891 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 33,390 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 33,383 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 26,936 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 23,066 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 20,014 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 20,014 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J283 FLG is a 1992 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 J283 FLG, 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 J283 FLG registered?

J283 FLG is a 1992 Reliant Robin, first registered on 7 July 1992.

Is J283 FLG safe to buy?

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