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J816 JOT

1992 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,806 mi
Last recorded82,806 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 1992 Reliant Rialto46,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ816 JOT
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 82,806 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 77,273 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 77,272 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2020 72,481 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 65,459 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole near front exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2019 65,459 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole near front exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2018 58,859 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 58,859 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 58,665 miles

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

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

o/s/f door mirror poorly attached

slight play in steering box

Pass 9 Jun 2016 58,518 miles

sliht play in king pin

Fail 9 Jun 2016 58,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

sliht play in king pin

Pass 15 Jun 2015 58,361 miles

slight play in front king pin

slight play in front wheel bearing

slight play in steering box

Pass 11 Jun 2014 58,144 miles

Front king pin has play in its joints.

Minor exhaust leak from rear joint.

Steering box has movement in the shaft.

Fail 4 Jun 2013 57,908 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight movement in front king pin.

Slight movement in steering box shaft.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 57,908 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight movement in front king pin.

Slight movement in steering box shaft.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 57,578 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 57,530 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Play in front wheel bearing.

Play in steering steering box.

Rear brakes slightly grabbing.

Rear fog light dim.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 57,140 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 56,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 55,024 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 53,670 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 51,749 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 51,673 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fog lamp not working

Pass 14 Jun 2006 49,990 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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J816 JOT is a 1992 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 J816 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 J816 JOT registered?

J816 JOT is a 1992 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 20 July 1992.

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