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J991 BWB

1992 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,668 mi
Last recorded41,668 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1992 Reliant Robin48,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ991 BWB
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 41,668 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 41,667 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking and at its limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 40,755 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 40,755 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 40,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak around oil filter

front suspension radius arm has surface corrosion

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 40,057 miles

engine oil leak around oil filter

front suspension radius arm has surface corrosion

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2013 39,306 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 39,290 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,248 miles

Offside rear tyre showing age on sidewall

Fail 24 Aug 2012 38,428 miles

Front Radius arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside rear tyre showing age on sidewall

Pass 22 Aug 2011 37,803 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Aug 2011 37,784 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Jun 2010 36,613 miles

rear tyres perishing on tread and sidewalls

Fail 25 Jun 2010 36,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

rear tyres perishing on tread and sidewalls

Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,076 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 34,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,024 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 34,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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J991 BWB is a 1992 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J991 BWB, 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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J991 BWB is a 1992 Reliant Robin, first registered on 3 July 1992.

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