MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight play in front wheel
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front shockabsorber top coil mounting cup corroded
oil leak
Nearside Rear spring running close to road wheel
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play king pin (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear spring running close to road wheel
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear tyres perished
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
rear tyres perished
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.
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M497 TUG is a 1994 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1994 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 43,691 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 M497 TUG, 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 32 years old, this Reliant Rialto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M497 TUG registered?
M497 TUG is a 1994 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1994.
Is M497 TUG safe to buy?
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