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H274 FWK

1990 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

81,172 mi
Last recorded81,172 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1990 Reliant Rialto48,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH274 FWK
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2010 81,172 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 81,172 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 81,140 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Apr 2010 81,115 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 80,373 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 80,373 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 79,524 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 79,483 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine mountings soft

Pass 21 Apr 2006 76,540 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 76,539 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

idle speed fast

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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H274 FWK 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 40%.

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 H274 FWK, 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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H274 FWK is a 1990 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 22 August 1990.

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