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H281 TVV

1990 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,259 mi
Last recorded52,259 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 Reliant Rialto48,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH281 TVV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2012 52,259 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,259 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 50,036 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 47,732 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 47,732 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 45,288 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 45,288 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 42,487 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 39,321 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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H281 TVV is a 1990 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H281 TVV, 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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How do I check the history of H281 TVV?

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What year was H281 TVV registered?

H281 TVV is a 1990 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 25 August 1990.

Is H281 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H281 TVV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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