CarVerify

Free Car Check

A296 KJC

1984 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,310 mi
Last recorded75,310 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 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

RegistrationA296 KJC
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
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

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 75,310 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 75,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 72,958 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 64,074 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 58,709 miles

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2015 58,709 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 50,873 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 49,679 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 42,297 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 42,297 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,739 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 34,786 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,508 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 33,434 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,894 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 31,864 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 30,062 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 27,640 miles

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

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

A296 KJC is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1984 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 47,766 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 A296 KJC, 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 42 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A296 KJC?

You can check the full history of A296 KJC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A296 KJC registered?

A296 KJC is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 4 April 1984.

Is A296 KJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A296 KJC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A296 KJC 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 A296 KJC. 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.