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P172 YYG

1997 Reliant Rialto

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

36,257 mi
Last recorded36,257 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 YYG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 36,257 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened cross section cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear fuel pipe routing incorrect

Pass 5 Nov 2024 34,441 miles

Slight lift in steering box

Slight play in front king pin

Slight play in front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Nov 2023 34,107 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 34,037 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 33,624 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 33,624 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 33,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 33,550 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 33,424 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 33,424 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 33,065 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 32,818 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 32,464 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 32,464 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 31,999 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,089 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 30,448 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 28,364 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 27,256 miles

water in headlamps

Fail 12 Jul 2011 27,256 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

water in headlamps

Pass 23 Jul 2010 25,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear suspention components corroded

front coil spring corroded

front king pin has play / lift

rear metal brake pipes corroded

steering track rod ends rubber boots split

Fail 20 Jul 2010 25,674 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear suspention components corroded

front axle king pin has play in pin and/or bush

front coil spring corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

steering track rod ends rubber boots split

Pass 10 Jul 2009 25,626 miles

rear tyres

Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,549 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 25,549 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jul 2007 25,464 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 25,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 24,639 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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P172 YYG is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1997 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 44,127 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 P172 YYG, 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 29 years old, this Reliant Rialto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P172 YYG registered?

P172 YYG is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P172 YYG 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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