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L774 RUA

1994 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,089 mi
Last recorded48,089 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Reliant Rialto43,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL774 RUA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 48,089 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 48,063 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2025 47,587 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 47,000 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle corroded and front sub frame corroded

Pass 17 May 2023 46,487 miles

Nearside Rear brake slow on uptake when brakes are applied

Pass 17 May 2022 45,924 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 45,886 miles

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down dash board insecure o/s top (2.2.2 (a))

2 front engine mounts perished

Front brake binding slightly

battery insecure

Pass 11 May 2021 45,257 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 44,776 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Stalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Stalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 44,370 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive stalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive stalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 44,370 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive stalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive stalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 44,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2017 44,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 May 2017 44,053 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 43,541 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2015 42,812 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 May 2015 42,812 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 May 2014 42,021 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2014 42,021 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 41,125 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 40,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

radius arm brace corroded not to excess

Pass 6 May 2011 39,637 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 May 2011 39,632 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 37,664 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 35,868 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 34,101 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 32,362 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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L774 RUA is a 1994 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L774 RUA, 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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L774 RUA is a 1994 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 16 May 1994.

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