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L947 TCV

1993 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,014 mi
Last recorded83,014 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Reliant Rialto50,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL947 TCV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 83,014 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 83,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 81,194 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 81,194 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 78,218 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 78,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 74,578 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 70,668 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 70,668 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 66,370 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 60,882 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 60,882 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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L947 TCV is a 1993 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L947 TCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L947 TCV registered?

L947 TCV is a 1993 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L947 TCV safe to buy?

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