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K408 NJL

1993 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,545 mi
Last recorded71,545 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Reliant Rialto50,969 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK408 NJL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,545 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Coolant leak

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 8 Aug 2011 71,545 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Coolant leak

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2007 71,556 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 71,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 70,656 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 67,316 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 67,316 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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K408 NJL is a 1993 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K408 NJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K408 NJL registered?

K408 NJL is a 1993 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 12 January 1993.

Is K408 NJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K408 NJL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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