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L793 KEW

1993 Reliant Rialto

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,172 mi
Last recorded22,172 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1993 Reliant Rialto50,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL793 KEW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 22,172 miles

2/ o/s door mirror becoming loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2014 22,167 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

2/ o/s door mirror becoming loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,872 miles

1. Both rear tyres becoming perished 2. Nearside and offside rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded. 3. Front number plate becoming deteriorated. 4. Slight damage to nearside front seat belt webbing.

Fail 19 Jun 2012 21,872 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

1. Both rear tyres becoming perished 2. Nearside and offside rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded. 3. Front number plate becoming deteriorated. 4. Slight damage to nearside front seat belt webbing.

Pass 16 May 2011 21,830 miles

3/ front brake slighty tight

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 21,717 miles

1. Front and rear number plates becominf deteriorated. 2. n/s and o/s rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded. 3. front brake slightly tight.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 21,286 miles

oil leaking from engine

Fail 9 Jul 2008 21,286 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leaking from engine

Pass 15 Nov 2006 21,049 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2006 21,049 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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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L793 KEW is a 1993 Reliant Rialto in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 L793 KEW, 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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L793 KEW is a 1993 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 19 August 1993.

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