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ExpiredMileage
37,472 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
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))
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
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
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
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
drivers seat belt taped over preventing to fully inspect belt condition
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.
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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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