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H183 RNW

1990 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

46,248 mi
Last recorded46,248 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 Reliant Rialto48,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH183 RNW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 46,248 miles

fuel tank filler neck pipe perished

steering box play

Pass 22 May 2023 44,113 miles

steering box slight play

Pass 31 May 2022 42,473 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 42,348 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking pipe at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 40,526 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 40,526 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 39,145 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 39,124 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 33,207 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 30,114 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 26,986 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 25,581 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 25,577 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake inner cable frayed

Pass 30 Jun 2010 24,584 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 24,584 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 22,885 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 22,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 20,083 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 19,017 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 19,017 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 17,214 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 15,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H183 RNW is a 1990 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 H183 RNW, 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 H183 RNW registered?

H183 RNW is a 1990 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 12 August 1990.

Is H183 RNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H183 RNW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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