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L952 RNW

1994 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

10,049 mi
Last recorded10,049 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1994 Reliant Rialto43,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL952 RNW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 10,049 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 98,242 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 94,480 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 94,480 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 91,353 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 90,497 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 85,284 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 81,347 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 81,347 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2007 75,826 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 75,750 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly

Pass 31 May 2006 71,572 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 71,572 miles

Front Radius arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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L952 RNW is a 1994 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L952 RNW, 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 L952 RNW registered?

L952 RNW is a 1994 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L952 RNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L952 RNW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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