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M235 CVL

1994 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

33,098 mi
Last recorded33,098 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1994 Reliant Rialto43,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM235 CVL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 33,098 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 32,608 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 32,608 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 32,345 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 32,345 miles

Centre Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 32,061 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 32,061 miles

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

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

Rear Towbar component insecure towing socket (6.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 32,018 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 19,093 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 19,093 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 15,767 miles

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 11,476 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bad connection at rear fog light?

Fail 25 Jan 2011 11,476 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bad connection at rear fog light?

Pass 8 Feb 2010 85,636 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 85,498 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 85,498 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 84,475 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 84,475 miles

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

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

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

slight play on front kingpin

slightly damp on body work underneath master cylinder

Pass 22 Nov 2007 82,796 miles

advise slight oil leak on nearside rear axle oil seal havechecked diff was over full

fuel tank very corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2006 81,987 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 81,987 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 81,309 miles

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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M235 CVL is a 1994 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 M235 CVL, 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 M235 CVL registered?

M235 CVL is a 1994 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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