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L490 LBH

1994 Reliant Rialto

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

24,395 mi
Last recorded24,395 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Reliant Rialto43,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL490 LBH
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 24,395 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 24,395 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 24,294 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 24,294 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 23,883 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,701 miles

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

tell tale on fog not working

Pass 3 Aug 2010 21,896 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 1,082 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 20,079 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 18,481 miles

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

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

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

all brake pipes covered with oil

offside rear tyre tread thin in places

wiper not clearing screen very well

Fail 2 May 2007 18,481 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

all brake pipes covered with oil

offside rear tyre tread thin in places

wiper not clearing screen very well

Fail 18 Apr 2006 16,905 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 16,905 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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L490 LBH is a 1994 Reliant Rialto in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L490 LBH, 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 L490 LBH registered?

L490 LBH is a 1994 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 18 April 1994.

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