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J89 JCD

1992 Reliant Robin

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

7,599 mi
Last recorded7,599 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Reliant Robin48,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ89 JCD
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 7,599 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 7,599 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2014 6,912 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 5,304 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 5,297 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 93,554 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 85,872 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 85,042 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 85,038 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 83,617 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 83,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 82,517 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 82,472 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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J89 JCD is a 1992 Reliant Robin in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J89 JCD, 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 J89 JCD registered?

J89 JCD is a 1992 Reliant Robin, first registered on 12 May 1992.

Is J89 JCD safe to buy?

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