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M864 JJT

1994 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

5,412 mi
Last recorded5,412 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Reliant Rialto43,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM864 JJT
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 5,412 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking At tank. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering column attachment defective Dash / column insecure. (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured At front bush mount. (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/S/F + N/S/F seat runners corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight play in kingpin.

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 4,414 miles

Front Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering box has seepage engine etc (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 3,429 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 3,429 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 2,591 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 2,591 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 1,267 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 1,267 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 99,589 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front king pin slight play lower bush and top bush

Front slight oil from engine

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 97,729 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 96,083 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 94,248 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 94,248 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 92,104 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 92,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 90,134 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 89,527 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 89,234 miles

slight play in steering box

Fail 29 Jul 2014 89,210 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery terminal insecure....... expansion bottle insecure.......

slight play in steering box

Pass 22 Jul 2013 88,917 miles

Front brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 88,398 miles

play in king pin assembly

play in steering box

play in steering column bushes

Pass 25 Jul 2011 87,672 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 87,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 86,714 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 85,284 miles

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Fail 10 Jun 2009 85,248 miles

Centre Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight binding o/s rear brake

Pass 1 Oct 2007 81,665 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADE END SPLIT

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

OFFSIDE PART OF DASH LOOSE

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 77,335 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 72,329 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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M864 JJT is a 1994 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 M864 JJT, 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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M864 JJT is a 1994 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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