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K385 TFJ

1992 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,511 mi
Last recorded67,511 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1992 Reliant Rialto46,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK385 TFJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 67,511 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 67,511 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 67,009 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 67,009 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 66,378 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 65,705 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

dust cover missing off front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Aug 2014 65,705 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

dust cover missing off front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Sep 2013 64,773 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,903 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight play in steering box

steering lock feels restricted less lock to the o/s

Fail 3 Sep 2012 63,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight play in steering box

steering lock feels restricted less lock to the o/s

Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,972 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering box

Fail 14 Sep 2011 62,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,584 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 59,647 miles

movement in kingpin

nsr tyre nail in tread

oil leaks engine area

surface corrosion exhaust

Pass 11 Sep 2008 58,471 miles

front number plate corner broken

front tyre slight wear outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2007 57,280 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 55,839 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 55,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise movement in upper column

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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K385 TFJ is a 1992 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K385 TFJ, 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 K385 TFJ registered?

K385 TFJ is a 1992 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K385 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K385 TFJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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