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L290 RNG

1993 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,559 mi
Last recorded34,559 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 1993 Reliant Rialto50,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL290 RNG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 34,559 miles

Both rear tyres split cracked and perished

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 31,988 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 31,988 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 27,556 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 24,535 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 24,519 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 145/80r10 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 21,557 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 20,315 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 20,215 miles

All tyres showing signs of age - starting to crack side walls

Pass 17 May 2013 20,199 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 20,132 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 19,952 miles

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

boots split on both track rod ends

Fail 9 Mar 2011 19,952 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

boots split on both track rod ends

Fail 16 Feb 2011 19,942 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jan 2010 14,266 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 14,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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L290 RNG is a 1993 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L290 RNG, 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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L290 RNG is a 1993 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 22 November 1993.

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