CarVerify

Free Car Check

M979 KAC

1995 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

60,134 mi
Last recorded60,134 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Reliant Rialto42,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Reliant
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM979 KAC
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 60,134 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 60,134 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 60,164 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 60,134 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 60,134 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 60,134 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 60,134 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 60,134 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 60,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate cracked

offside rear flat

Pass 12 Sep 2006 60,134 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 60,134 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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
Full Reliant Rialto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M979 KAC is a 1995 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1995 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 42,372 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 M979 KAC, 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 31 years old, this Reliant Rialto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M979 KAC?

You can check the full history of M979 KAC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M979 KAC registered?

M979 KAC is a 1995 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 June 1995.

Is M979 KAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M979 KAC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M979 KAC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M979 KAC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.