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H697 SUM

1990 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,251 mi
Last recorded70,251 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 Reliant Rialto48,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH697 SUM
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 70,251 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 70,248 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 64,422 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 64,418 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 59,887 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 59,883 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 56,693 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 56,645 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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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H697 SUM is a 1990 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 48,954 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 H697 SUM, 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 36 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H697 SUM registered?

H697 SUM is a 1990 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 September 1990.

Is H697 SUM safe to buy?

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