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P25 SVL

1997 Reliant Rialto

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,854 mi
Last recorded49,854 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 SVL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 49,854 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,773 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 43,773 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 43,639 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 43,577 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

surface cracks on n/s rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2007 42,309 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,585 miles

front flexy brake pipe showing signs of wear

steering arm joint dust boot split

Pass 26 Sep 2005 38,416 miles

front shocker lower mounting weak suggest plate and weld.

Fail 19 Sep 2005 38,375 miles

Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P25 SVL is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P25 SVL, 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 P25 SVL registered?

P25 SVL is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P25 SVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P25 SVL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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