Reliant Rialto

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 848 cc

L273 OALMOT history

L273 OAL is a blue petrol Reliant Rialto first used on 1 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 43,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
43,886 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
10 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L273 OAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Reliant
Model
Rialto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
848 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L273 OAL was last recorded at 43,886 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Mar 2014: 43,727 miles, lower than 43,730 miles on 29 Mar 2013.
  • 23 Mar 2015: 43,730 miles, lower than 43,733 miles on 25 Mar 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
43,853 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
10 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,886 miles
  • 2025 – 43,853 miles
  • 2023 – 43,853 miles
  • 2022 – 43,851 miles
  • 2021 – 43,851 miles
  • 2020 – 43,851 miles
  • 2019 – 43,851 miles
  • 2018 – 43,849 miles
  • 2017 – 43,744 miles
  • 2016 – 43,743 miles
  • 2015 – 43,730 miles
  • 2014 – 43,733 miles
  • 2013 – 43,730 miles
  • 2012 – 43,716 miles
  • 2011 – 43,715 miles
  • 2010 – 43,709 miles
  • 2009 – 43,698 miles
  • 2008 – 43,695 miles
  • 2007 – 43,694 miles
  • 2006 – 43,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,886 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Speedo not illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

33 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,886 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    43,886 miles
    Test number
    580581253953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass43,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    43,853 miles
    Test number
    868582756638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,853 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    43,853 miles
    Test number
    889773271345
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass43,851 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    43,851 miles
    Test number
    224151335886
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass43,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    43,851 miles
    Test number
    616562126410
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass43,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    43,851 miles
    Test number
    251614018907
    • AdvisorySpeedo not illuminated

  7. Fail43,851 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,851 miles
    Test number
    726757421027
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisorySpeedo not illuminated

  8. Pass43,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    43,851 miles
    Test number
    767820795098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail43,851 miles (+2)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,851 miles
    Test number
    803873023044
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass43,849 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,849 miles
    Test number
    335841311812
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  11. Fail43,849 miles (+105)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,849 miles
    Test number
    614669253130
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass43,744 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,744 miles
    Test number
    848558149200
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail43,744 miles (+1)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,744 miles
    Test number
    507708662995
    • FailureAxle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass43,743 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,743 miles
    Test number
    503343322984
    • AdvisoryAxle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Fail43,743 miles (+13)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,743 miles
    Test number
    106849601492
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryAxle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass43,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,730 miles
    Test number
    215802785095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,730 miles (-3)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,730 miles
    Test number
    439332885003
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass43,733 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,733 miles
    Test number
    927984484003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,727 miles (-3)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,727 miles
    Test number
    145913784042
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass43,730 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,730 miles
    Test number
    725658183009
    • AdvisoryCentre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  21. Fail43,725 miles (+9)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,725 miles
    Test number
    736084183048
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass43,716 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,716 miles
    Test number
    147187682086
    • AdvisoryFront Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  23. Fail43,716 miles (+1)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,716 miles
    Test number
    288266382056
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  24. Pass43,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,715 miles
    Test number
    269037081099
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Fail43,715 miles (+6)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,715 miles
    Test number
    499537481024
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass43,709 miles (+11)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,709 miles
    Test number
    692361080018
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s dash mountin loose

  27. Pass43,698 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,698 miles
    Test number
    911690399003
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Fail43,697 miles (+2)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,697 miles
    Test number
    791626589054
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Pass43,695 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,695 miles
    Test number
    110511098075
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion front shock lower mountin

  30. Fail43,695 miles (+1)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,695 miles
    Test number
    390591098019
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion front shock lower mountin

  31. Pass43,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,694 miles
    Test number
    370896587094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail43,694 miles (+3)10 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,694 miles
    Test number
    370351987090
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDRIVERS SEAT CUSHION DETERIORATED

  33. Pass43,691 miles7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,691 miles
    Test number
    533622386024
    • AdvisoryFront Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFuel tank breather hose perished
    • NoteNearside door mirror insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear no plate discoloured

Questions about L273 OAL

Does L273 OAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L273 OAL is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L273 OAL?
The MOT on L273 OAL is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L273 OAL done?
L273 OAL was recorded at 43,886 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 10 miles a year.
Has L273 OAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L273 OAL has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on L273 OAL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 24 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L273 OAL find?
L273 OAL passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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