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N159 FLR

1995 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

29,250 mi
Last recorded29,250 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Reliant Rialto42,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 FLR
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 29,250 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 29,184 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 29,170 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 29,170 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 28,258 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 27,416 miles

hazard temprimental

Pass 15 Oct 2019 26,418 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 24,187 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 20,918 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 20,860 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 18,154 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 15,377 miles

Front Tyre Slightly Perished

Pass 10 Oct 2014 14,113 miles

Front Tyre Perished

Pass 15 Oct 2013 12,211 miles

all three tyres perishing and may need replacing soon

Fail 10 Oct 2013 12,200 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all three tyres perishing and may need replacing soon

Pass 19 Oct 2012 12,048 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 11,934 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 11,819 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 11,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 11,608 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 11,433 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 11,076 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 10,817 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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N159 FLR is a 1995 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 N159 FLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N159 FLR registered?

N159 FLR is a 1995 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N159 FLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N159 FLR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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