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M859 VTU

1994 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

73,740 mi
Last recorded73,740 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Reliant Rialto43,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM859 VTU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 73,740 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 71,261 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 69,399 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 69,399 miles

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 68,985 miles

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 68,985 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Sump pan is leaking oil

Pass 26 Oct 2020 68,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2019 63,138 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 63,089 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear slight play in propshaft universal joint

Pass 12 Apr 2018 57,585 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 57,554 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,489 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 45,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 42,896 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 39,911 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 39,911 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,211 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 34,980 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 33,319 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,319 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 30,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 30,875 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 30,698 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 30,584 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 30,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 29,768 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 28,855 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 28,855 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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M859 VTU is a 1994 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 M859 VTU, 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 M859 VTU registered?

M859 VTU is a 1994 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 September 1994.

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