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H256 YST

1990 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,444 mi
Last recorded60,444 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Reliant Rialto48,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH256 YST
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 60,444 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 59,136 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

engine oil leak

front king pin has slight play

nearside engine mounting deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2024 59,125 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil leak

front king pin has slight play

nearside engine mount deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2023 58,600 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

front king pin has slight lift

Pass 14 May 2022 58,178 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2022 58,168 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 57,426 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met .

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 57,413 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently fore & aft (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision inertia reel bracket corroded/weak . (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 56,545 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency marginal

Fail 19 May 2020 56,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed Too tight . Rubbing along chassis . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency marginal

Pass 20 Jul 2015 56,034 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2015 56,027 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 58,211 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 54,975 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 54,599 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 54,246 miles

all 3 wheel rims corroded

chassis corroded

front and rear springs near excessivly corroded and weak

front number plate cracked

front suspension arm near excessivly corroded

front tyre worn on edges

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2006 54,244 miles

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all wheel rims corroded

chassis corroded

front number plate cracked

front spring near excessivly corroded and weak

front suspension arm near excessivly corroded

front tyre worn on edge

rear axle corroded

rear springs near excessivly corroded

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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H256 YST is a 1990 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 H256 YST, 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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H256 YST is a 1990 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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