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H142 AKL

1990 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,461 mi
Last recorded45,461 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1990 Reliant Rialto48,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH142 AKL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 45,461 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 45,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 44,101 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,838 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 40,443 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 40,426 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 38,619 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 38,619 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 14 May 2009 38,619 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,696 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?

Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
1,246
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
4,287
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 1,438
Stop lamp not working 1,105
Brake pipe excessively corroded 762
position lamp(s) not working 749
parking brake recording little or no effort 667
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H142 AKL is a 1990 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 48,954 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 Rialto fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 1,438 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H142 AKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 36 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H142 AKL registered?

H142 AKL is a 1990 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H142 AKL safe to buy?

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