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L273 OAL

1994 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

43,853 mi
Last recorded43,853 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Reliant Rialto43,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL273 OAL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 43,853 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 43,853 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 43,851 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 43,851 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 43,851 miles

speedo not illuminated

Fail 30 Mar 2020 43,851 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

speedo not illuminated

Pass 4 Apr 2019 43,851 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 43,851 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 43,849 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 43,849 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 43,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 43,744 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 43,743 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 43,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 43,730 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 43,730 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 43,733 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 43,727 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 43,730 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 43,725 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,716 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 43,716 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 43,715 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 43,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,709 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s dash mountin loose

Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,698 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 43,697 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,695 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion front shock lower mountin

Fail 31 Mar 2008 43,695 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion front shock lower mountin

Pass 27 Mar 2007 43,694 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 43,694 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

DRIVERS SEAT CUSHION DETERIORATED

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 43,691 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

fuel tank breather hose perished

nearside door mirror insecure

oil leak

rear no plate discoloured

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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L273 OAL is a 1994 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 L273 OAL, 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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L273 OAL is a 1994 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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