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L345 LJS

1994 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,536 mi
Last recorded49,536 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 Reliant Rialto43,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL345 LJS
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2024 49,536 miles

Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam worn (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cylinder pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

drivers seat mount condition

fuel tank condition and stained

hand brake effort

propshaft rear uj worn

Pass 25 Oct 2023 47,048 miles

slight oil leak

steering column movement

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

battery clamp loose

drivers seat mounting condition

front upper brake pipe slightly rusted

handbrake lever tight

Fail 25 Oct 2023 47,048 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

battery clamp loose

drivers seat mounting condition

front upper brake pipe slightly rusted

handbrake lever tight

slight oil leak

steering column movement

Pass 13 Jun 2022 41,208 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 41,203 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

NS engine mount not attached to bracket

Offside Fuel pipe chafing fuel tank to engine along chassis (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS & OS , uneven rear on inner & outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2020 41,203 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked & split between sidewall & tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

engine oil leak

rear prop-shaft U/J worn

Pass 4 Aug 2017 41,150 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

seats slight insecure

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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L345 LJS is a 1994 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L345 LJS, 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 L345 LJS registered?

L345 LJS is a 1994 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 6 January 1994.

Is L345 LJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L345 LJS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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