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J25 BUY

1993 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

24,148 mi
Last recorded24,148 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Reliant Rialto50,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 BUY
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 24,148 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 24,138 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 24,102 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 24,102 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 24,057 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 23,959 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 23,885 miles

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 23,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 23,708 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 23,472 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 23,287 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 23,207 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 22,705 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 22,301 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 May 2015 22,301 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 May 2014 21,473 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 21,172 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 20,364 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 20,089 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 19,955 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 19,955 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 19,207 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 19,207 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 19,183 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

Fail 4 Jun 2007 19,183 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres low on tread

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 19,114 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,114 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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J25 BUY is a 1993 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1993 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 50,969 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J25 BUY, 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 33 years old, this Reliant Rialto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J25 BUY registered?

J25 BUY is a 1993 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 7 May 1993.

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