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N318 AKW

1995 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,086 mi
Last recorded28,086 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 Reliant Rialto42,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN318 AKW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 28,086 miles

corrosion to front suspension arm

Pass 23 Aug 2013 26,255 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 26,255 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,616 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 24,615 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine running poor

fan belt worn

Pass 25 Aug 2011 23,174 miles

engine oil switch leaking

king pin and bush has slight play

Fail 23 Aug 2011 23,166 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

engine oil switch leaking

king pin and bush has slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2010 21,669 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2009 19,705 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 18,023 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 17,708 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 16,870 miles

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

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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N318 AKW is a 1995 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N318 AKW, 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.

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N318 AKW is a 1995 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 7 October 1995.

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