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J257 MOD

1991 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,182 mi
Last recorded72,182 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1991 Reliant Rialto56,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ257 MOD
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 72,182 miles

front number plate delaminating

Fail 27 May 2022 72,182 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 72,182 miles

brake pedal travel greater than usual

front number plate delaminating

Fail 5 May 2021 72,182 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 71,488 miles

front number plate delaminating

front to rear, and front brake piping surface corrosion

offside rear shock absorber dust cover corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2019 71,469 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 70,714 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 70,714 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 70,018 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2015 70,018 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2014 66,731 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 61,636 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 57,748 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 53,052 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 53,052 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 47,797 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 43,653 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 43,219 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 43,302 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 43,293 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 41,972 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 41,189 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 41,189 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 41,181 miles

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.

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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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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What year was J257 MOD registered?

J257 MOD is a 1991 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 19 November 1991.

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The MOT history for J257 MOD shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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