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J871 ENW

1992 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,548 mi
Last recorded66,548 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 1992 Reliant Robin48,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ871 ENW
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 66,548 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front passenger seat permanently removed

hazard warning tell tale audible only -ADVISE VISUAL AS WELL

tailgate permanently sealed up

wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 11 Jan 2013 66,530 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front passenger seat permanently removed

tailgate permanently sealed up

wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 9 Apr 2011 58,464 miles

n/s front seat missing

Fail 9 Apr 2011 58,464 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s front seat missing

Pass 5 May 2010 50,596 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 50,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2009 43,841 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 42,863 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 42,846 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 41,927 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 41,927 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 41,152 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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J871 ENW is a 1992 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J871 ENW, 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 J871 ENW registered?

J871 ENW is a 1992 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 June 1992.

Is J871 ENW safe to buy?

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