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N429 VOJ

1995 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,877 mi
Last recorded56,877 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Reliant Rialto42,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN429 VOJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 56,877 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 56,863 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 55,131 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 55,103 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 49,627 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 49,616 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear rear prop uj jount

Pass 3 Mar 2022 40,723 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 36,646 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 36,544 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 36,544 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 36,178 miles

slight play drag link ?

Pass 30 Jul 2013 35,710 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 35,630 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 18 Aug 2011 35,380 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 35,380 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Aug 2010 35,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 35,155 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 35,135 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,040 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 32,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 32,623 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 32,623 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 30,620 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 30,620 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N429 VOJ is a 1995 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N429 VOJ, 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 N429 VOJ registered?

N429 VOJ is a 1995 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 8 September 1995.

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