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L491 USW

1993 Reliant Rialto

Orange Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,408 mi
Last recorded27,408 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1993 Reliant Rialto50,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL491 USW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1993
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 27,408 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 27,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 22,754 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 22,754 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 22,399 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 22,389 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 12,663 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 12,663 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 12,662 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 12,425 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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L491 USW is a 1993 Reliant Rialto in Orange with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L491 USW, 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 L491 USW registered?

L491 USW is a 1993 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 24 September 1993.

Is L491 USW safe to buy?

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