MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,517 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
low effort o/s hand brake
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
horn button operation
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P278 UWT is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 P278 UWT, 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 P278 UWT registered?
P278 UWT is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 18 January 1997.
Is P278 UWT safe to buy?
The MOT history for P278 UWT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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