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N538 KMR

1995 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,095 mi
Last recorded80,095 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 1995 Reliant Rialto42,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 KMR
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 80,095 miles

Rear seats removed at time of test.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 80,054 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 80,054 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bolts loose on propshaft

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 78,336 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 77,250 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 77,250 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 73,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 73,038 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Prop shaft bolts loose

Pass 9 Aug 2010 70,190 miles

Oil leak

Rubbers vsplit on track rod

Fail 5 Aug 2010 70,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rubbers vsplit on track rod

Pass 10 Aug 2009 69,105 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 65,750 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 36,244 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 60,230 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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N538 KMR is a 1995 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N538 KMR, 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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N538 KMR is a 1995 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 20 November 1995.

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