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J73 DWU

1992 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,936 mi
Last recorded88,936 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Reliant Rialto46,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ73 DWU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 88,936 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 88,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 87,657 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 87,657 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2016 87,651 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 85,231 miles

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

slight scoring on windscreen

Fail 1 Jul 2015 85,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

slight scoring on windscreen

Pass 9 Jul 2014 82,327 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 79,659 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 76,386 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 74,852 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 73,288 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 71,761 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 69,768 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 67,665 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 65,422 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 63,939 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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J73 DWU is a 1992 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 J73 DWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J73 DWU registered?

J73 DWU is a 1992 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 June 1992.

Is J73 DWU safe to buy?

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