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J982 CUG

1992 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

44,004 mi
Last recorded44,004 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Reliant Robin48,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ982 CUG
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 44,004 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 43,853 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 43,823 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2023 40,473 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 43,316 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 40,430 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 40,430 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 38,232 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 35,295 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 35,230 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 35,175 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 34,844 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 32,936 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 92,936 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 32,936 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 32,936 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 32,936 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 31,355 miles

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

Inner Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 29,380 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 26,683 miles

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

headlamp aim left low and right high but within specifications.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 23,835 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 23,356 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 21,958 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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J982 CUG is a 1992 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J982 CUG, 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 J982 CUG registered?

J982 CUG is a 1992 Reliant Robin, first registered on 27 March 1992.

Is J982 CUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J982 CUG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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