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M423 DPV

1994 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,029 mi
Last recorded42,029 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 Reliant Rialto43,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM423 DPV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2018 42,029 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring cup (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 42,029 miles

1.1.both rear tyres at legal limites 2.front tyre at legal limites worn on off side edge 3.front and rear number plate becomming detriated

Fail 15 Mar 2014 42,029 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

1.1.both rear tyres at legal limites 2.front tyre at legal limites worn on off side edge 3.front and rear number plate becomming detriated

Pass 5 Dec 2012 41,095 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)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 41,063 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 38,435 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 38,435 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 37,895 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 34,128 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 34,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 36,825 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 36,825 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 36,825 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 21,961 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 21,882 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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M423 DPV is a 1994 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M423 DPV, 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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M423 DPV is a 1994 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 5 November 1994.

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