MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,182 miAbove average mileage for this year
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front number plate delaminating
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Body component insecure bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
front number plate delaminating
Engine running very roughly and will not idle
brake pedal travel greater than usual
front number plate delaminating
Brake pipe excessively corroded both pies at front backplate (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front number plate delaminating
front number plate delaminating
front to rear, and front brake piping surface corrosion
offside rear shock absorber dust cover corroded
Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front number plate delaminating
front to rear, and front brake piping surface corrosion
offside rear shock absorber dust cover corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fron ts (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Interior and offside electrical wiring insecure
Headlamp not working on main beam Offside and nearside (1.7.5a)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fron ts (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Interior and offside electrical wiring insecure
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine oil leak
Nearside mirror loose
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear suspension bushes deteriorated, however not resulting in excessive movement
Engine oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside mirror loose
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear suspension bushes deteriorated, however not resulting in excessive movement
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Upper Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.
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J257 MOD is a 1991 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1991 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 56,162 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 J257 MOD, 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 35 years old, this Reliant Rialto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J257 MOD is a 1991 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 19 November 1991.
Is J257 MOD safe to buy?
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