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N649 EKM

1996 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

33,371 mi
Last recorded33,371 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Reliant Rialto46,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN649 EKM
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 33,371 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 33,362 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 33,325 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 33,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2015 33,156 miles

near side rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Pass 20 May 2014 32,845 miles

nearside rear & front tyre starting to perish

Fail 20 May 2014 32,845 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear & front tyre starting to perish

Fail 22 May 2013 32,250 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre & front tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 22 May 2013 32,250 miles

nearside rear tyre & front tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 21 May 2012 31,493 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake is noisy when brake applied hard,recommend check front brake for leaking wheel cylinder

Pass 20 May 2011 30,536 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 30,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2010 29,589 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 28,314 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 26,978 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 25,711 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 24,615 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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N649 EKM is a 1996 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1996 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 46,380 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 N649 EKM, 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 30 years old, this Reliant Rialto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N649 EKM registered?

N649 EKM is a 1996 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N649 EKM safe to buy?

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