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L511 PVG

1993 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

3,901 mi
Last recorded3,901 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1993 Reliant Rialto50,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL511 PVG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 May 2022 3,901 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 3,527 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 2,739 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine mounting weak

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2018 1,620 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

slight play in king pin

Fail 16 Aug 2018 1,583 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released x2 (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

slight play in king pin

Pass 12 Aug 2017 98,927 miles

oil leak

rear anti roll bar inner bushes have slight play

Fail 10 Aug 2017 98,907 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

rear anti roll bar inner bushes have slight play

Pass 18 May 2016 88,957 miles

slight play in king pin

Pass 19 May 2015 82,088 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 74,524 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 67,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

fuel tank breather hose slightly perished

nearside front side repeator slightly insecure

slight wear in rear propshaft joint

steering tie rod ends have slight wear

Fail 16 May 2013 67,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

fuel tank breather hose slightly perished

nearside front side repeator slightly insecure

slight wear in rear propshaft joint

steering tie rod ends have slight wear

Pass 2 May 2012 63,366 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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L511 PVG 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 69.2%.

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 L511 PVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L511 PVG registered?

L511 PVG is a 1993 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 27 September 1993.

Is L511 PVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L511 PVG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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