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J541 PDV

1992 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

101,841 mi
Last recorded101,841 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Reliant Robin48,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ541 PDV
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 101,841 miles

Central Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 100,703 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 99,458 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 98,235 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 98,208 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2021 97,026 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 96,980 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 95,838 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO CLOSE TO WEAR LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel SLIGHT PLAY FELT IN STEEERING BOX (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO CLOSE TO WEAR LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 94,489 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 93,230 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front broken around edges but not showing white light

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlamp glass damp inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear rear lamp broken lens but not effecting lights

Pass 16 Jun 2017 91,810 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 91,810 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 90,320 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 88,101 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 867,391 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,741 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 81,882 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 78,982 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 75,668 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 72,216 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 68,580 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 65,123 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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J541 PDV is a 1992 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J541 PDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J541 PDV registered?

J541 PDV is a 1992 Reliant Robin, first registered on 20 May 1992.

Is J541 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J541 PDV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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