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H403 VRA

1990 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,422 mi
Last recorded42,422 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1990 Reliant Rialto48,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH403 VRA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 42,422 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 42,433 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Dec 2017 42,433 miles

Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 42,433 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Whole (7.1.2)

Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine mountings split

Pass 6 Dec 2016 42,437 miles

Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under car (5.2.6)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

engine mountings split

Fail 1 Dec 2016 42,433 miles

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

Central Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under car (5.2.6)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

engine mountings split

Pass 20 Nov 2015 42,433 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 42,433 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 42,433 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 42,433 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s engine mounting seperated

Fail 8 Nov 2012 42,433 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s engine mounting seperated

Pass 3 Nov 2011 42,433 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 42,433 miles

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

both track rod covers split

fuel tank filler pipe [rubber hose] deteriated

n/s and o/s rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in front kingpin

Pass 8 Nov 2010 42,433 miles

both track rod covers split

fuel tank filler pipe [rubber hose] deteriated

n/s and o/s rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in front kingpin

Pass 6 Nov 2009 42,433 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 42,433 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,030 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 34,246 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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H403 VRA is a 1990 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H403 VRA, 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 H403 VRA registered?

H403 VRA is a 1990 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 17 October 1990.

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