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L521 RMF

1994 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,677 mi
Last recorded42,677 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1994 Reliant Rialto43,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL521 RMF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 42,677 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both covers on main steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 37,734 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 37,590 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 37,572 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 36,858 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 34,450 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,389 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 34,090 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 33,720 miles

both rear tyres showing age cracking on sidewalls

Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,053 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 31,901 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 31,857 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 30,176 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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L521 RMF is a 1994 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 L521 RMF, 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 L521 RMF registered?

L521 RMF is a 1994 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L521 RMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L521 RMF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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