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K642 LMT

1992 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

23,943 mi
Last recorded23,943 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Reliant Rialto46,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK642 LMT
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 23,943 miles

blue smoke when revving

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 23,939 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

blue smoke when revving

Pass 10 Nov 2024 21,209 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2024 21,184 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 19,853 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

engine oil leack

Fail 22 Sep 2023 19,843 miles

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

engine oil leack

Front Seat not secured

Pass 4 Nov 2022 18,442 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 14,365 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front slight play in front king pin

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 12,160 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

fuel pipe to fuel filter cracking

slight play in front wheel king pin

Pass 10 Nov 2020 3,844 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 3,778 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamps Yellow

Trackrod end boot starting to perish

Pass 21 Sep 2017 55,728 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 53,659 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 53,605 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear wheels are binding

Fail 19 Nov 2015 53,605 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear wheels are binding

Pass 7 Nov 2014 52,860 miles

slight play in king pin

Pass 2 Jan 2014 52,083 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 51,229 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 50,484 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 50,484 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 49,196 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 49,196 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 47,666 miles

front number plate cracking

slight play in front king pin

Pass 8 Jan 2009 45,668 miles

slight movement on front wheel

Fail 8 Jan 2009 45,668 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight movement on front wheel

Pass 22 Jan 2008 42,767 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 40,493 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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K642 LMT is a 1992 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 K642 LMT, 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 K642 LMT registered?

K642 LMT is a 1992 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 21 October 1992.

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The MOT history for K642 LMT shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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