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J348 MOD

1992 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

40,080 mi
Last recorded40,080 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 1992 Reliant Rialto46,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ348 MOD
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 40,080 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

smell of fuel, suspect fuel system not sealed

Fail 13 Jan 2021 40,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake lever little reserve travel advise adjustment

smell of fuel, suspect fuel system not sealed

Pass 20 Jan 2020 37,935 miles

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 37,935 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 34,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlight aim slightly fuzzy

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 34,932 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlight aim slightly fuzzy

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 33,833 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 33,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 32,325 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 32,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 30,808 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 30,367 miles

Centre Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 27,235 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 27,235 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 25,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 25,705 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 19,918 miles

Slight play front king pin

Pass 19 Jan 2010 12,720 miles

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres are wearing on the inside edges

Fail 15 Jan 2010 12,720 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres are wearing on the inside edges

Pass 12 Jan 2009 3,485 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 3,485 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 96,422 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 96,422 miles

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

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 90,464 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 82,711 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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J348 MOD is a 1992 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J348 MOD, 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 J348 MOD registered?

J348 MOD is a 1992 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 13 May 1992.

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