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J685 HMT

1992 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,997 mi
Last recorded43,997 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Reliant Robin48,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ685 HMT
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 43,997 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 43,997 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 43,051 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 38,703 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Feb 2018 34,769 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 32,271 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play front king pin

Fail 24 May 2017 32,271 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 32,243 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 32,170 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 31,953 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 31,390 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,978 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,554 miles

slight lift in king pin.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 29,811 miles

slight lift in king pin.

Fail 7 Jan 2009 29,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight lift in king pin.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 28,796 miles

slight lift in king pin.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 27,171 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 27,167 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 25,929 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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J685 HMT is a 1992 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J685 HMT, 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 J685 HMT registered?

J685 HMT is a 1992 Reliant Robin, first registered on 2 May 1992.

Is J685 HMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J685 HMT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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