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H936 VCA

1990 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,104 mi
Last recorded87,104 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 1990 Reliant Rialto48,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH936 VCA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 87,104 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 86,976 miles

Exhaust system insecure Tail silencer loose on pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down Support bracket loose (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Movement in steering box output shaft

Pass 10 Oct 2019 62,455 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 60,121 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 60,099 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 60,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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H936 VCA is a 1990 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H936 VCA, 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

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What year was H936 VCA registered?

H936 VCA is a 1990 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 November 1990.

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