CarVerify

Free Car Check

H739 RHL

1990 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,932 mi
Last recorded69,932 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 1990 Reliant Rialto48,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Reliant
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH739 RHL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 69,932 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 68,983 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 66,444 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 66,423 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,486 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 60,626 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 60,626 miles

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 58,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,427 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 55,962 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 55,646 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 55,216 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 55,216 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 54,489 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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
Full Reliant Rialto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H739 RHL is a 1990 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H739 RHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H739 RHL?

You can check the full history of H739 RHL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H739 RHL registered?

H739 RHL is a 1990 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 10 December 1990.

Is H739 RHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H739 RHL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H739 RHL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H739 RHL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.