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H940 VCA

1990 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,658 mi
Last recorded55,658 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1990 Reliant Rialto48,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH940 VCA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 55,658 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 115,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 52,900 miles

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

slight play in king pin

Fail 6 Oct 2010 50,566 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 50,566 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,010 miles

windscreen scratched

Fail 12 Oct 2009 49,010 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

windscreen scratched

Pass 9 Oct 2008 46,270 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 46,270 miles

Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 44,530 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 42,055 miles

dahsboard has slight movement in it

Pass 30 Sep 2005 39,419 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 47,652 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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H940 VCA is a 1990 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H940 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 H940 VCA registered?

H940 VCA is a 1990 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 28 August 1990.

Is H940 VCA safe to buy?

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