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J981 AWR

1991 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

232 mi
Last recorded232 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1991 Reliant Rialto56,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ981 AWR
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 232 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front, just passable (1.7.5a)

wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2016 222 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fouling on rear axle etc. (7.2.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front, just passable (1.7.5a)

wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2015 97,323 miles

slight play in column mountings

Fail 13 Jun 2015 97,323 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

slight play in column mountings

Pass 27 Aug 2013 97,305 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

battery insecure

engine mountings starting to split

Fail 24 Aug 2013 97,305 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

battery insecure

engine mountings starting to split

Pass 6 Aug 2012 95,266 miles

battery not secured propshaft yokes misaligned engine running iratic

Fail 31 Jul 2012 95,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery not secured propshaft yokes misaligned engine running iratic

Pass 11 Jul 2011 89,331 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 89,331 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 89,341 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 89,331 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 89,331 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake hose ferrules very rusty

front number plate damaged but serviceable

rear brakes binding slightly

rear shocker dust covers rusted, bushes starting to split

slight lift and play in front king pin

slight play in steering box

some play in steering column and dash mountings, just passable

Fail 19 Jun 2008 89,331 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

slight play in steering box

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake hose ferrules very rusty

front number plate damaged but serviceable

rear brakes binding slightly

rear shocker dust covers rusted, bushes starting to split

slight lift and play in front king pin

some play in steering column and dash mountings, just passable

Pass 6 May 2006 86,216 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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J981 AWR is a 1991 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 J981 AWR, 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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J981 AWR is a 1991 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 25 September 1991.

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