MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
slight play in column mountings
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
slight play in column mountings
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
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
battery not secured propshaft yokes misaligned engine running iratic
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
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)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
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
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
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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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