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P179 ALJ

1997 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

12,719 mi
Last recorded12,719 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 ALJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2026 12,719 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2025 8,847 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 8,833 miles

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

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended both (7.1.2 (c))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

oil pressure switch leaking oil

Pass 11 Jun 2024 4,677 miles

Offside Front oil leak - suspect oil filter

Fail 4 Jun 2024 4,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front oil leak - suspect oil filter

Pass 5 Jun 2023 13 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (marked in yellow) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front bumper slightly damaged

looks like clocks have been changed due to mileage

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Jun 2022 95,739 miles

Front engine oil leaking engine cover with oil

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage from steering box (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 90,569 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 87,091 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 87,090 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2019 85,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

lift front king pin

Fail 14 Jan 2019 85,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

lift front king pin

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 82,374 miles

slight lift in king pin

slight play steering box

Fail 5 Jan 2018 82,351 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

slight lift in king pin

slight play steering box

Pass 4 Jan 2017 79,348 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 79,348 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 74,250 miles

brake pipe front to rear corroded

coolant level low

engine has oil leak

play in king pin

slight play in steering box

Fail 9 Dec 2015 74,248 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pipe front to rear corroded

coolant level low

engine has oil leak

play in king pin

slight play in steering box

Pass 6 Jan 2015 69,441 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil leak

slight play in prop shaft

slight play in steering box

Fail 6 Jan 2015 69,423 miles

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

oil leak

slight play in prop shaft

slight play in steering box

Pass 6 Jan 2014 65,116 miles

nearside rear shock absorber top bolt too short, bolt does not reach locking nut

prop shaft rear universal joint worn and has play/movement

slight play steering box

Fail 21 Dec 2013 64,999 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear shock absorber top bolt too short, bolt does not reach locking nut

prop shaft rear universal joint worn and has play/movement

slight play steering box

Pass 28 Dec 2012 61,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2012 61,494 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 54,155 miles

Centre Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 49,151 miles

slight play in king pin

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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P179 ALJ is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 P179 ALJ, 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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P179 ALJ is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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