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J640 MCN

1992 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

37,937 mi
Last recorded37,937 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1992 Reliant Robin48,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ640 MCN
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 37,937 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,957 miles

parking brake levers starting to seize

Fail 2 Mar 2012 36,957 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

parking brake levers starting to seize

Pass 3 Mar 2011 34,755 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 34,755 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 32,201 miles

o/s rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,654 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 28,628 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 25,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 25,313 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 25,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 22,474 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 22,474 miles

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside 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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J640 MCN is a 1992 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 J640 MCN, 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

How do I check the history of J640 MCN?

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What year was J640 MCN registered?

J640 MCN is a 1992 Reliant Robin, first registered on 26 June 1992.

Is J640 MCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J640 MCN shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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