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H980 RSO

1990 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,044 mi
Last recorded82,044 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1990 Reliant Rialto48,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH980 RSO
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 82,044 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 81,799 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 81,792 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,359 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 80,666 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 80,666 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 80,146 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 80,101 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

tow bar electrical plug insecure.this will be a failure item later on in the year

Pass 6 Apr 2011 79,132 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

petrol tank damp but not leaking

Pass 23 Mar 2010 78,230 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 77,201 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 77,188 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 76,168 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 74,932 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 72,875 miles

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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H980 RSO is a 1990 Reliant Rialto in Yellow 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 H980 RSO, 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 H980 RSO registered?

H980 RSO is a 1990 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H980 RSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H980 RSO 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.

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