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J850 NKM

1992 Reliant Robin

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,689 mi
Last recorded98,689 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 1992 Reliant Robin48,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ850 NKM
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2020 98,689 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) ALSO ROUGH IN OPERATION AND LEAKING OIL BADLY (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle BRAKE READING FLUCTUATING (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure MOUNTING BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering column modified such that the steering is adversely affected STEERING COLUMN INSECURE DUE TO DASH BOARD BEING INSECURE (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE HAS A VERY BAD OIL LEAK

Front BOTH ENGINE MOUNTINGS VERY WEAK

GEAR BOX WORN NOISY AND IS LEAKING OIL

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged INSICURE ()

Pass 5 Feb 2019 95,574 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKING BADLY

Front BOTH ENGINE MOUNTING WEAK

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged MISSING ()

Fail 4 Feb 2019 95,574 miles

Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) STEERING BOX EXCESS PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))

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

ENGINE OIL LEAKING BADLY

Front BOTH ENGINE MOUNTING WEAK

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged MISSING ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 92,547 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,173 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 89,150 miles

Front Radius arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2016 86,124 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 82,939 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 80,051 miles

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

steering box leaking oil ?

wiring inscure and hanging n/side reer ?

Pass 22 Feb 2013 77,218 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 75,012 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 75,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 63,216 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 62,889 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 62,888 miles

Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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J850 NKM is a 1992 Reliant Robin in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J850 NKM, 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 J850 NKM registered?

J850 NKM is a 1992 Reliant Robin, first registered on 16 March 1992.

Is J850 NKM safe to buy?

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