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L981 PLG

1993 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,236 mi
Last recorded56,236 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1993 Reliant Rialto50,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL981 PLG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 56,236 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 56,136 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 53,136 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 56,136 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 56,135 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 56,135 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 56,021 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 55,862 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 55,862 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 55,728 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 55,728 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 55,586 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 55,586 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 54,743 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 54,743 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front engine mounts are broken.

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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L981 PLG is a 1993 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L981 PLG, 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 L981 PLG registered?

L981 PLG is a 1993 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 2 November 1993.

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