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J873 RJT

1992 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

55,982 mi
Last recorded55,982 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1992 Reliant Robin48,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ873 RJT
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 55,982 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 55,976 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2015 55,425 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 54,346 miles

Oil leak

slight lift in front king pin

slight play in steering coloum

Pass 24 Apr 2013 52,922 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 51,249 miles

Oil leak

lift in front king pin

play in steering coloum

Fail 27 Apr 2012 51,230 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

lift in front king pin

play in steering coloum

Pass 11 May 2011 49,077 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 49,077 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 47,122 miles

Oil leak

slight play in front king pin

Fail 27 Apr 2010 47,122 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Oil leak

slight play in front king pin

Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,436 miles

Oil leak

slight play in coloum

slight play in front bearing

slight play in front king pin

Fail 28 Apr 2009 45,432 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

slight play in coloum

slight play in front bearing

slight play in front king pin

Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

fuel pipes from filler neck perishing.

nearside mirror glass missing.

slight lift in steering column.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 41,493 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 41,493 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 38,064 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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J873 RJT is a 1992 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J873 RJT, 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 J873 RJT registered?

J873 RJT is a 1992 Reliant Robin, first registered on 3 March 1992.

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