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L558 DOD

1994 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

14,991 mi
Last recorded14,991 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Reliant Rialto43,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL558 DOD
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 14,991 miles

parking brake travel high

Fail 21 Feb 2025 14,984 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake travel high

Pass 19 Oct 2023 12,961 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 12,374 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 12,071 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 11,978 miles

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

Nearside beam pattern slightly fuzzy

Offside headlight lens has chip in glass but pattern still clear

Pass 25 Mar 2019 11,808 miles

Offside headlight has chip but not effecting image

Rear axle rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2018 11,639 miles

Offside hole in headlight

Fail 23 Mar 2018 11,631 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside hole in headlight

Pass 21 Mar 2017 11,448 miles

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

back axle rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2016 11,257 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 11,253 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section leaking (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking too fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 11,037 miles

back axle starting to rust

Fail 24 Mar 2014 10,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 10,713 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 10,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 9,890 miles

N/S/R tyre has a split in tyre wall.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 9,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2010 8,750 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 8,750 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 8,044 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Front steering arm track rod end boot split

Fail 26 Mar 2008 7,097 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 7,097 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 6,074 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2007 6,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 5,207 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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L558 DOD is a 1994 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 L558 DOD, 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 L558 DOD registered?

L558 DOD is a 1994 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 21 March 1994.

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The MOT history for L558 DOD shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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