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L951 TCV

1993 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

59,418 mi
Last recorded59,418 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 1993 Reliant Rialto50,969 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL951 TCV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 59,418 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 59,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2015 57,152 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 53,663 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 53,663 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,294 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 51,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2013 51,277 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 49,540 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 49,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2010 46,806 miles

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

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

slight play in king pin

Fail 14 May 2010 46,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

slight play in king pin

Pass 20 May 2009 44,601 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 44,577 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 42,591 miles

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

drivers rear brake binding slighty

Pass 18 May 2007 40,406 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 40,376 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 37,860 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 37,855 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

drivers interior door handle not working window left open

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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L951 TCV is a 1993 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 L951 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.

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What year was L951 TCV registered?

L951 TCV is a 1993 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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