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H497 WFM

1990 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,021 mi
Last recorded68,021 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1990 Reliant Rialto48,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH497 WFM
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 68,021 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2009 53,055 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 39,457 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 39,457 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 39,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 39,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 38,824 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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H497 WFM is a 1990 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H497 WFM, 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 H497 WFM registered?

H497 WFM is a 1990 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H497 WFM safe to buy?

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