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J87 JTP

1992 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,743 mi
Last recorded44,743 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Reliant Robin48,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ87 JTP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 44,743 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2024 44,727 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 44,727 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 27 May 2020 44,727 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 44,523 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main arm/subframe bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

fuel hose starting to perish at filler neck to tank

Fail 5 Aug 2019 44,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down and side to side movement (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid to screen. plenty inside car (3.5 (a))

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

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main arm/subframe bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

fuel hose starting to perish at filler neck to tank

Fail 31 Jan 2012 44,431 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

engine runs poor

exhaust tail pipe slightly loose

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 41,320 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all hand brake linkage slightly stiff

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 25 Jan 2011 41,320 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all hand brake linkage slightly stiff

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Jan 2010 37,777 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 34,423 miles

front king pin worn

Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,383 miles

both headlamp refectors in very poor condition

front tyre low on tread

Pass 19 Mar 2007 29,890 miles

freeplay in front king pin

Pass 27 Mar 2006 29,790 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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J87 JTP is a 1992 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J87 JTP, 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 J87 JTP registered?

J87 JTP is a 1992 Reliant Robin, first registered on 16 April 1992.

Is J87 JTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J87 JTP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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