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KNP 309X

1982 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,146 mi
Last recorded38,146 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNP 309X
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 38,146 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 38,129 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 38,121 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

passenger door release very stiff

rear seat belts not fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,994 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 37,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,826 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 37,826 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 37,674 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 37,343 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 36,217 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 35,733 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 35,730 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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KNP 309X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 56,691 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 KNP 309X, 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 44 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KNP 309X registered?

KNP 309X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 9 June 1982.

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