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H948 NRU

1990 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,498 mi
Last recorded57,498 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1990 Reliant Rialto48,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH948 NRU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 57,498 miles

rear tyres perished

slight play front king pin

Pass 15 Apr 2014 56,004 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 55,847 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished and misshaped

fog light incorrectly wired up

Pass 27 Apr 2013 53,345 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2013 53,337 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Steering arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 51,028 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 51,028 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,642 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 48,302 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 48,294 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,330 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 45,324 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 41,426 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 38,367 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 38,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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H948 NRU is a 1990 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H948 NRU, 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 H948 NRU registered?

H948 NRU is a 1990 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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