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H847 HJM

1990 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

36,580 mi
Last recorded36,580 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Reliant Rialto48,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH847 HJM
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 36,580 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All. ()

Fail 23 Aug 2024 36,579 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure Cable tie "securing" it is tied around the chassis and the rear leaf spring. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All passenger seats removed ()

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit.

Pass 25 Aug 2023 34,153 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 34,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable has restricted free movement Fouling exhaust (1.1.15 (e))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 32,288 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Aug 2022 32,288 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Jul 2021 29,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

No rear seats fitted at time of test.

Fail 16 Jul 2021 29,789 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

No rear seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 15 Jun 2020 26,170 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 24,928 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 24,916 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 24,448 miles

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

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Fail 25 Jul 2013 24,448 miles

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

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

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 23,338 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 19,413 miles

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

slight play in front king pin

Fail 3 Mar 2008 19,413 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in front king pin

Pass 3 Mar 2008

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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H847 HJM is a 1990 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 H847 HJM, 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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H847 HJM is a 1990 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 11 September 1990.

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