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K290 MLG

1993 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

68,217 mi
Last recorded68,217 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1993 Reliant Rialto50,969 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK290 MLG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2014 68,217 miles

Centre front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Side repeater lamps not of standard type

Pass 16 Nov 2013 66,212 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 66,211 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,156 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 66,156 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 66,156 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 64,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 64,427 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 61,990 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 61,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 60,917 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 60,917 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 59,237 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 57,841 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 57,841 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 55,626 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 55,626 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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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K290 MLG is a 1993 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 K290 MLG, 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 K290 MLG registered?

K290 MLG is a 1993 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 22 June 1993.

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