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H473 BNX

1990 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

63,969 mi
Last recorded63,969 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Reliant Rialto48,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH473 BNX
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 63,969 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 62,948 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 59,091 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 59,091 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 53,862 miles

both number plates deteriated ?

play in steering box box but acceptable at the moment ?

Pass 30 Apr 2012 53,601 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 53,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 52,435 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 52,435 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 51,353 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 51,353 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2009 50,103 miles

Oil leak

both drag ling rubber covers perished

Fail 9 Mar 2009 50,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

both drag ling rubber covers perished

oil pressure switch wire brocken ??

Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,473 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 46,900 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 46,900 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

font tyre pressure low ?

Pass 2 Mar 2006 45,427 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 45,527 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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H473 BNX 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 61.1%.

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 H473 BNX, 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 H473 BNX registered?

H473 BNX is a 1990 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 September 1990.

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