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M427 XVF

1994 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,251 mi
Last recorded57,251 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Reliant Rialto43,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM427 XVF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 57,251 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights masked to level offside kick-up. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 53,052 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Masked level. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 51,728 miles

Slight lift in front stub .

Pass 27 Mar 2023 49,492 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 49,486 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick-up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 47,961 miles

Offside headlight kick-up to offside ; masked level .

Slight play in front stub pin assembly

Fail 15 Mar 2022 47,955 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside headlight kick-up to offside ; masked level .

Slight play in front stub pin assembly

Pass 6 Mar 2021 46,471 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,654 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 45,617 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 43,793 miles

drag link end gaiter split// o/s engine mounting split// front shockabsorber rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2009 43,760 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drag link end gaiter split// o/s engine mounting split// front shockabsorber rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2008 41,950 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 39,912 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 11 Jul 2007 39,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 37,541 miles

rear anti roll bar outer bushes have slight play

Fail 18 Jul 2006 37,474 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear anti roll bar inner bushes have slight play

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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M427 XVF is a 1994 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M427 XVF, 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 M427 XVF registered?

M427 XVF is a 1994 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 4 August 1994.

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