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J812 JOT

1992 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,625 mi
Last recorded38,625 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1992 Reliant Rialto46,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ812 JOT
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 38,625 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 38,625 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 38,133 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 37,505 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 36,931 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 35,315 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 33,764 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 33,764 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 33,763 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 33,763 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 33,460 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 33,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

O/S/R Antiroll bar bush slightly worn.

Slight play & lift in front 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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J812 JOT is a 1992 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J812 JOT, 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 J812 JOT registered?

J812 JOT is a 1992 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 13 May 1992.

Is J812 JOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J812 JOT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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