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J179 DNN

1992 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

23,914 mi
Last recorded23,914 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 1992 Reliant Rialto46,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ179 DNN
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 23,914 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 23,745 miles

Steering has slight play + nearside + offside rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Jun 2018 23,627 miles

Front king pin has slight play. NSR tyre perished. Brake pipes heavily greased

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 23,626 miles

Brake performance not tested Engine will not run (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front king pin has slight play. NSR tyre perished. Brake pipes heavily greased

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 23,355 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 23,355 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2009 23,323 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 22,842 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 22,842 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 22,394 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 22,394 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2006 22,000 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 22,000 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 21,598 miles

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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J179 DNN is a 1992 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1992 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 46,710 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 J179 DNN, 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 34 years old, this Reliant Rialto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J179 DNN registered?

J179 DNN is a 1992 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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