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J255 NKJ

1992 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,460 mi
Last recorded42,460 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Reliant Rialto46,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ255 NKJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 42,460 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 42,458 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both rear tyres outer walls perishing

Pass 21 May 2010 4,088 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 4,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 41,980 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 41,980 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 41,489 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 41,489 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 41,038 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 41,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

engine mounts fractured

Pass 14 Mar 2006 40,682 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 40,669 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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J255 NKJ is a 1992 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 46,710 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 J255 NKJ, 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 34 years old, this Reliant Rialto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J255 NKJ registered?

J255 NKJ is a 1992 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 19 May 1992.

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