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L530 GMS

1993 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,293 mi
Last recorded36,293 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Reliant Rialto50,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL530 GMS
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 36,293 miles

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

engine mountings deteriorated

fuel tank corroded but has no leaks at time of test

service brake pedal travel more than would be expected for this type of vehicle but not excessive

Fail 8 Mar 2013 36,271 miles

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

engine mountings deteriorated

fuel tank corroded but has no leaks at time of test

service brake pedal travel more than would be expected for this type of vehicle but not excessive

Fail 29 Jul 2011 36,234 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,875 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 35,850 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 35,294 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 35,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 32,295 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 29,509 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 27,650 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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L530 GMS is a 1993 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L530 GMS, 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 L530 GMS registered?

L530 GMS is a 1993 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L530 GMS safe to buy?

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