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J813 JOT

1992 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Reliant Robin48,391 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ813 JOT
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front tyre perished and worn.

O/S Door mirror damaged.

Steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated.

Fail 12 Mar 2021

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front tyre perished and worn.

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

O/S Door mirror damaged.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated.

Fail 24 Jul 2018 6,213 miles

Body panel insecure Bonnet insecure. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe leaking and insecure, nut missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front pipes to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front drag link ball joint. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators not working Not flashing. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Doesn't move fore and aft. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Hazard warning switch inoperative Hazards not working on the offside. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators not working Both rear. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative No tale tale light iluminated. (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear brake pipes are corroded.

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine bay wiring in poor condition and to a poor standard, coil held with cable ties.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front to rear brake pipe is corroded.

Slight play in front king pin.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 6,902 miles

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

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

n/s rear brake slight binding.

n/s rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 6,902 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 6,902 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 5,102 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres side walls starting to crack.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 6,213 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 6,213 miles

Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

long travel on foot brake

Pass 9 Mar 2010 6,209 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 6,209 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2008 6,209 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 6,209 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 5,271 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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J813 JOT is a 1992 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J813 JOT, 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 J813 JOT registered?

J813 JOT is a 1992 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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