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J893 REA

1992 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,574 mi
Last recorded71,574 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Reliant Robin48,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ893 REA
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 71,574 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 71,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

OIL LEAK BUT NOT EXSESIVE

Pass 27 Mar 2025 71,228 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 69,206 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2024 69,204 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2023 68,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 4 Mar 2020 68,078 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 62,676 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 62,662 miles

Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Central Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2016 60,983 miles

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

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Oct 2015 58,605 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 58,604 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 58,604 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 58,580 miles

Centre Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

slight smoke noted from exhaust

Pass 14 May 2010 57,746 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2010 57,746 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 56,584 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front & rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2008 54,686 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 May 2007 52,443 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 50,486 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 50,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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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J893 REA is a 1992 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J893 REA, 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 J893 REA registered?

J893 REA is a 1992 Reliant Robin, first registered on 3 June 1992.

Is J893 REA safe to buy?

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