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L221 HKK

1994 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

63,940 mi
Last recorded63,940 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Reliant Rialto43,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL221 HKK
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 63,940 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 63,835 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 63,741 miles

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 63,329 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 63,115 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 63,115 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 62,636 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 62,636 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 61,497 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 61,497 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 60,713 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 60,687 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 60,687 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 60,412 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded behind A frame (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 59,731 miles

alternator , water pump drive belt loose

Pass 3 Oct 2014 56,567 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 55,116 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 54,143 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 54,143 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 42,244 miles

Fuel breather pipe to filler neck cracked and perished

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 42,244 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel breather pipe to filler neck cracked and perished

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 30,069 miles

Slight noise at front wheel bearing.

Fail 28 Jan 2010 29,868 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight noise at front wheel bearing.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 17,567 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 4,455 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 95,397 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 95,397 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 84,788 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 84,786 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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L221 HKK is a 1994 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1994 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 43,691 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 L221 HKK, 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 32 years old, this Reliant Rialto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L221 HKK registered?

L221 HKK is a 1994 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 7 July 1994.

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The MOT history for L221 HKK shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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