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L582 FJO

1993 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

32,162 mi
Last recorded32,162 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 1993 Reliant Rialto50,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL582 FJO
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 32,162 miles

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear park brake needs adjustment

Offside Rear park brake needs adjustment

Fail 22 Nov 2024 32,162 miles

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear park brake needs adjustment

Offside Rear park brake needs adjustment

Pass 21 Nov 2023 32,162 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 32,162 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 32,162 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2021 32,162 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 32,162 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to front brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 32,162 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 32,162 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 32,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 32,162 miles

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

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

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 32,161 miles

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

slight split in wiper blade

Fail 12 Apr 2017 32,161 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight split in wiper blade

Pass 12 Apr 2016 32,161 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 32,159 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 32,162 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 32,158 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 32,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,156 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2012 32,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,153 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 32,153 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 32,150 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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L582 FJO is a 1993 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1993 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 50,969 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 L582 FJO, 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 33 years old, this Reliant Rialto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L582 FJO registered?

L582 FJO is a 1993 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 17 September 1993.

Is L582 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L582 FJO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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