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J992 PKE

1992 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

57,944 mi
Last recorded57,944 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1992 Reliant Robin48,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ992 PKE
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 57,944 miles

Negative battery terminal insecure

Fail 11 Jul 2019 57,944 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision Broken from floor (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Negative battery terminal insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2018 57,452 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 57,444 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly when rotated by hand

front wiper blade split

hazards flash fast

oil leak

play in steering box spindle arm

Fail 11 Sep 2015 57,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brakes binding when rotated by hand

front wiper blade split

oil leak

play in steering box spindle arm

Pass 18 Sep 2014 55,630 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

both rear brakes binding slightly when rotated by hand

slight play in steering box

Pass 21 Sep 2013 52,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

hazards + indicator light flash fast close to limit of 120 per minute

o/s obiligatory mirror view to rear slightly distorted

slight play in front hub

Fail 20 Sep 2013 52,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

hazards + indicator light flash fast close to limit of 120 per minute

o/s obiligatory mirror view to rear slightly distorted

slight play in front hub

Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,202 miles

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

Oil leak

hazard warning lights flash fast - close to limit of 120 times per minute

movement in light and wiper switches

offside mirror glass in poor condition/faded

slight play in front hub

Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,425 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fuel cap difficult to open

O/S/R lamp has slight interaction

Oil leak

Rear brakes have slight imbalance

Pass 24 Sep 2010 38,466 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 38,464 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,089 miles

movement in steering column assembly

corrosion on fuel tank and filler breather pipe is in poor condition

offside headlamp unit deteriorated - beam pattern definition affected

play apparent in steering box

rear springs , rear bushes deteriorated both sides

reverse gear selection poor

slight play in front hub

Fail 21 Sep 2009 36,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

corrosion on fuel tank and filler breather pipe is in poor condition

movement in steering column assembly

offside headlamp unit deteriorated - beam pattern definition affected

play apparent in steering box

rear springs , rear bushes deteriorated both sides

reverse gear selection poor

slight play in front hub

Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,478 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 32,478 miles

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

Slight interaction within O/S/R lamp unit

Fail 6 Sep 2008 32,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 28,938 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 28,919 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 28,898 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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J992 PKE is a 1992 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 J992 PKE, 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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J992 PKE is a 1992 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 July 1992.

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