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L892 AUT

1994 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

30,405 mi
Last recorded30,405 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Reliant Rialto43,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL892 AUT
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 30,405 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 29,702 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 29,432 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight smoke from exhaust

Fail 3 Apr 2023 29,432 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 27 Nov 2020 29,187 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis xmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 28,867 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 28,842 miles

Central Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 27,115 miles

front tyre worn on edge down to wear bars

oil leak

rear tyres deteriating getting close to wear bars

slight exhaust blow to rear silencer

Fail 30 Oct 2018 27,115 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front tyre worn on edge down to wear bars

oil leak

rear tyres deteriating getting close to wear bars

slight exhaust blow to rear silencer

Pass 7 Nov 2017 23,084 miles

brake fluid level between min/max

o/s headlamp aim a little low

Pass 9 Nov 2016 79,580 miles

brake fluid level between min/max

slight binding to o/s/r wheel when rotated

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 14 Nov 2015 74,074 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

play in front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Nov 2015 74,051 miles

Fuel system component leaking emissions to high (7.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s/r tyre close to limit

play in front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Nov 2014 67,622 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 67,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

N/S/R Tyre is flat

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,119 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 55,848 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 55,848 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2009 49,000 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 48,986 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 46,309 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 46,262 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 45,743 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 45,743 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 45,703 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 44,599 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 42,728 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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L892 AUT is a 1994 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 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 L892 AUT, 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 L892 AUT registered?

L892 AUT is a 1994 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L892 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L892 AUT shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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