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L528 EVN

1993 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,851 mi
Last recorded89,851 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1993 Reliant Rialto50,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL528 EVN
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 89,851 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 88,825 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 88,825 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 84,997 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 84,970 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 80,802 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers seat fore and aft stiff

Fail 14 Aug 2013 80,797 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers seat fore and aft stiff

Pass 20 Aug 2012 76,537 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

handbrake cables corroded

slight movement in steerig column / dash

Fail 20 Aug 2012 76,537 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

handbrake cables corroded

slight movement in steerig column / dash

Pass 22 Aug 2011 72,353 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 72,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 68,593 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 66,978 miles

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

all flexi hose ferrules, coated with spray grease or similar.

nsr tyre starting to go out of shape, adv replace.

Fail 23 Jul 2009 66,973 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

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

all flexi hose ferrules, coated with spray grease or similar.

nsr tyre starting to go out of shape, adv replace.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 64,430 miles

fuel cap washer, deteriorating.

signs of staining at fuel tank. possible weep of fuel, when full..

Fail 28 Jul 2008 64,425 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

fuel cap washer, deteriorating.

signs of staining at fuel tank. possible weep of fuel, when full..

Pass 8 Nov 2007 63,682 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 63,670 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2006 61,023 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 61,018 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 57,038 miles

front hub bearings

rear brakes just starting to bind hand brake cables corroded

rear lamps

rear number plate marked

steering box

Fail 22 Nov 2005 57,032 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

front hub bearing slight play

rear brakes just starting to bind hand brake cables corroded

rear lamps slightly loose

rear number plate marked

steering box

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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L528 EVN is a 1993 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 L528 EVN, 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 L528 EVN registered?

L528 EVN is a 1993 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 10 September 1993.

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