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N220 YVM

1996 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,757 mi
Last recorded87,757 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Reliant Rialto46,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN220 YVM
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 87,757 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 87,742 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 87,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 85,621 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 85,471 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced bracket broken (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 82,288 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 82,288 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 78,922 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 74,913 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 70,832 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 66,488 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 62,382 miles

diferent types of leaf spring fitted to rear axle

Fail 19 Aug 2009 62,382 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

diferent types of leaf spring fitted to rear axle

offside and nearside handbrake locking nuts insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2008 57,496 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 52,638 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 52,638 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 47,178 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front 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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N220 YVM is a 1996 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1996 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 46,380 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 N220 YVM, 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 30 years old, this Reliant Rialto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N220 YVM is a 1996 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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