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L398 BKM

1993 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,632 mi
Last recorded93,632 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 1993 Reliant Rialto50,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL398 BKM
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 93,632 miles

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

Grease front stub pin assembly: Slight play.

Interior mirror missing.

Oil leak.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 93,632 miles

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

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

Grease front stub pin assembly: Slight play.

Interior mirror missing.

Oil leak.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 92,743 miles

Engine oil leak

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 92,708 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil leak

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 92,593 miles

Central Front king pin has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 17 Dec 2021 92,589 miles

Central Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured a frame arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front king pin has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Aug 2018 79,788 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 69,240 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 58,062 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 50,889 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 50,329 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 50,229 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 50,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 49,952 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 49,737 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 49,206 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 48,507 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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L398 BKM is a 1993 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L398 BKM, 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 L398 BKM registered?

L398 BKM is a 1993 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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