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K268 RMW

1993 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,044 mi
Last recorded92,044 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 Reliant Rialto50,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK268 RMW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2024 92,044 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured Front shackle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 91,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 89,778 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 88,532 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 87,749 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 87,749 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 85,733 miles

Slight lateral play in steering linkage

Pass 6 Mar 2018 83,505 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 81,790 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 79,363 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,249 miles

blue smoke from engine

headlamp patterns poor

rear brakes dragging slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2014 74,028 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 70,974 miles

rear anti roll bar slight play in bushes

rear proshaft u/j has slight play

slight movement steering column relative to dash

Fail 20 Feb 2013 70,966 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear anti roll bar slight play in bushes

rear proshaft u/j has slight play

slight movement steering column relative to dash

Pass 18 Jan 2012 68,213 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 65,925 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 63,557 miles

Coolant leak

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 63,552 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 61,861 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

king pin slight lift

rear service brake rise and fall poor

Fail 3 Dec 2007 59,782 miles

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

Prop shaft u.j. slight wear

Pass 3 Dec 2007 59,782 miles

Prop shaft u.j. slight wear

Pass 19 Oct 2006 54,575 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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K268 RMW is a 1993 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 K268 RMW, 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 K268 RMW registered?

K268 RMW is a 1993 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 8 July 1993.

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