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K896 JUG

1993 Reliant Rialto

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,407 mi
Last recorded86,407 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Reliant Rialto50,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK896 JUG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,407 miles

Oil leak ()

all brake pipes have surface rust

fuel pipe under bonnet in poor condition

Fail 18 Jul 2017 86,346 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed rear axle brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

all brake pipes have surface rust

fuel pipe under bonnet in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2016 80,679 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 80,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,384 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 68,719 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 68,582 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 62,395 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 62,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 69,769 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 68,228 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 68,228 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 65,816 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 65,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 63,358 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 58,991 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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K896 JUG is a 1993 Reliant Rialto in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K896 JUG, 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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K896 JUG is a 1993 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 15 April 1993.

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