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J789 UAV

1992 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

42,681 mi
Last recorded42,681 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Reliant Rialto46,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ789 UAV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 42,681 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 39,530 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 36,552 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 33,854 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 31,077 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 28,352 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 25,789 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 22,681 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 19,157 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 15,937 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 12,561 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 9,063 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 5,391 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 1,023 miles

rear tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 7 Apr 2011 96,489 miles

play in front king pin

Pass 23 Mar 2010 92,261 miles

slight play front king pin

Pass 28 Mar 2009 87,802 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in king pin

Pass 31 Mar 2008 83,316 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

slight play in front king pin

Fail 31 Mar 2008 83,316 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

slight play in front king pin

Pass 5 Apr 2007 79,421 miles

slight play in front kingpin/hub

Pass 1 Apr 2006 73,602 miles

o/s headlamp beam pattern just pass

slight play in king pin

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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J789 UAV is a 1992 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J789 UAV, 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 J789 UAV registered?

J789 UAV is a 1992 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 April 1992.

Is J789 UAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J789 UAV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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