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L459 SAH

1993 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

33,174 mi
Last recorded33,174 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1993 Reliant Rialto50,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL459 SAH
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,174 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 33,137 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 31,985 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 31,944 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nsr brake binds slightly

Fail 26 May 2011 29,571 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 May 2011 29,571 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 29,571 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 29,571 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 28,584 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,099 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 24,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 20,153 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 20,148 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside engine mounting broken

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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L459 SAH is a 1993 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 L459 SAH, 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 L459 SAH registered?

L459 SAH is a 1993 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 24 December 1993.

Is L459 SAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L459 SAH shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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