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M447 RCK

1994 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,918 mi
Last recorded64,918 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1994 Reliant Rialto43,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM447 RCK
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 64,918 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 64,918 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions trailer use only (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions trailer use only (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions trailer use only (5.2.3 (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 63,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 63,148 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 60,751 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 60,751 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 60,577 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 57,062 miles

only the drivers seat fitted unable to check seat belts fully

Fail 23 Jan 2014 57,057 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

only the drivers seat fitted unable to check seat belts fully

Pass 26 Nov 2012 52,513 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,187 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,722 miles

n/s/rear leafspring rear spring eye bush miss aligned

Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,094 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 36,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,230 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 32,230 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 30,883 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 29,876 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 29,876 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 28,356 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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M447 RCK is a 1994 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M447 RCK, 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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M447 RCK is a 1994 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 12 October 1994.

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