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P286 RCA

1997 Reliant Rialto

Orange Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

37,472 mi
Last recorded37,472 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 RCA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 37,472 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on hub (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged had been fouling parking brake cable (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 37,355 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on hub (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged had been fouling parking brake cable (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 36,656 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 36,656 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 36,656 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 36,656 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 36,656 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 36,656 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2019 36,556 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 36,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 36,656 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 36,656 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 36,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 36,303 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 36,303 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 36,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 35,412 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 35,412 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 34,203 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 33,176 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 33,176 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 31,939 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

drivers seat belt taped over preventing to fully inspect belt condition

Fail 23 Jul 2013 31,921 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

drivers seat belt taped over preventing to fully inspect belt condition

Pass 10 Aug 2012 31,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 31,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 30,316 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 28,204 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 25,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 22,557 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 19,055 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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P286 RCA is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Orange with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 P286 RCA, 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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P286 RCA is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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