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M251 VUM

1995 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,136 mi
Last recorded45,136 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Reliant Rialto42,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM251 VUM
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 45,136 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 44,488 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 44,487 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 44,061 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 44,060 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 43,577 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 43,020 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 43,020 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,331 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 41,484 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,634 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 40,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,826 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 39,826 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 38,310 miles

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

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

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

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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M251 VUM is a 1995 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 42,372 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 M251 VUM, 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 31 years old, this Reliant Rialto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M251 VUM registered?

M251 VUM is a 1995 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 4 January 1995.

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