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J791 LGL

1992 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

752,552 mi
Last recorded752,552 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Reliant Robin48,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ791 LGL
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 752,552 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 75,252 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2009 752,582 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 71,972 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 71,972 miles

Centre 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 69,445 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 69,441 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 67,598 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 67,598 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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J791 LGL is a 1992 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J791 LGL, 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 J791 LGL registered?

J791 LGL is a 1992 Reliant Robin, first registered on 8 April 1992.

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