MOT Status
ValidMileage
71,574 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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
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
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
slight blue smoke from exhaust
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))
Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))
Central Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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
Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Oil leak
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
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
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of J893 REA?
You can check the full history of J893 REA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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?
The MOT history for J893 REA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does J893 REA have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J893 REA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.