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K540 EAK

1992 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

40,255 mi
Last recorded40,255 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Reliant Rialto46,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK540 EAK
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 40,255 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 40,255 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 40,255 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 40,255 miles

Direction indicator not working all faulty switch (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 40,255 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 40,355 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 40,355 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2020 40,255 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 40,255 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 40,255 miles

Front tyre cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2017 40,255 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 40,255 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 40,255 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 40,255 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush king axle king pin worn to excess (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 40,255 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 40,255 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 40,255 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,255 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Headlight adjustment screws seized on offside lamp.

Fail 11 Oct 2011 40,255 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Headlight adjustment screws seized on offside lamp.

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 42,055 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 40,255 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 40,255 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 40,255 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 40,255 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 40,255 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 40,255 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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K540 EAK is a 1992 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 K540 EAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K540 EAK?

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What year was K540 EAK registered?

K540 EAK is a 1992 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 21 September 1992.

Is K540 EAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K540 EAK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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