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K579 FWB

1992 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,009 mi
Last recorded30,009 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 1992 Reliant Rialto46,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK579 FWB
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 30,009 miles

front tyre wearing unevenly.

Fail 14 May 2015 30,009 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyre wearing unevenly.

Fail 15 May 2014 30,001 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 30,001 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 30,004 miles

nearside rear handbrake cable clevis pin been replaced with nut & bolt.

Fail 14 Jun 2012 30,001 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 30,001 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 30,004 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 30,003 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 30,003 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 30,002 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 30,006 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,006 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 30,002 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 30,000 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 28,202 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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K579 FWB is a 1992 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K579 FWB, 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 K579 FWB registered?

K579 FWB is a 1992 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 September 1992.

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