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M970 XDM

1994 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,646 mi
Last recorded46,646 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Reliant Rialto43,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM970 XDM
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2011 46,646 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 46,501 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 46,501 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,722 miles

both rear tyres wearing on sidewalls

engine slightly smokey

oil leak at switch

slight movement in steering column

slight wear in steering shaft

Pass 26 May 2008 45,708 miles

rear brake pipe across axle corroding

Fail 19 May 2008 45,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake pipe across axle corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2007 45,587 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 45,587 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside 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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M970 XDM is a 1994 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M970 XDM, 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 M970 XDM registered?

M970 XDM is a 1994 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is M970 XDM safe to buy?

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