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P183 UUA

1997 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,404 mi
Last recorded45,404 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 UUA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 45,404 miles

Central Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 45,393 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure Exhaust manifold fouling the bodywork. Due to both rear gearbox mountings fractured and excessively loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking. under nsf body work (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Exhaust clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 43,321 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 43,007 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 42,694 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 42,357 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 41,921 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 41,502 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 41,502 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 41,015 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 41,015 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,467 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 39,920 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 39,920 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 39,046 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 38,260 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 37,325 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 37,325 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,380 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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P183 UUA is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P183 UUA, 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 P183 UUA registered?

P183 UUA is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P183 UUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P183 UUA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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