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L958 LWX

1993 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,091 mi
Last recorded37,091 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1993 Reliant Rialto50,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL958 LWX
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2017 37,091 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Front exhaust flange loose also rear mount broken

Front tyre wear edge

Rear anti roll D bushes worn also some play in link rods

battery insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2016 37,091 miles

battery loose

cooling fan rubs on bottom house

main king pin play

rear roll bars worn

Fail 22 Feb 2016 37,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened change both sides (3.5.1b)

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

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

battery loose

cooling fan rubs on bottom house

main king pin play

rear roll bars worn

Pass 16 Feb 2015 37,091 miles

lift on king pin

n/s/r wheel rim damaged

o/s/r brake slight bind

play in king pin

rear roll bar rubbers worn

rear track rod end joint play

Pass 28 Feb 2014 37,091 miles

Centre Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN KING PIN

back door catch faulty

battery insecure

inner roll bar rubbers worn

n/s/r outer wheel rim slight damage

slight movement in front ex flange

slight play in rear prop shaft UJ

Fail 18 Feb 2014 37,091 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN KING PIN

back door catch faulty

battery insecure

inner roll bar rubbers worn

n/s/r outer wheel rim slight damage

slight movement in front ex flange

slight play in rear prop shaft UJ

Pass 20 Feb 2013 37,102 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

back door catch faulty

battery insecure

o/s/r brake slight bind

slight lift king pin

Pass 28 Feb 2012 37,102 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery loose

maybe noise in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 21 Feb 2012 37,102 miles

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

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

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery loose

maybe noise in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,102 miles

front wheelbearing bit loose

Fail 15 Feb 2011 37,102 miles

Centre Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 37,102 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyre wearing o/s of front tyre

slight play in king pin

Pass 14 Aug 2008 37,100 miles

Battery insecure

steering king pin has slight play in it

Pass 7 Feb 2007 29,418 miles

Centre Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 28,328 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 28,317 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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L958 LWX is a 1993 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L958 LWX, 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 L958 LWX registered?

L958 LWX is a 1993 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 12 August 1993.

Is L958 LWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L958 LWX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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