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P399 RTU

1997 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,107 mi
Last recorded47,107 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP399 RTU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2015 47,107 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 47,107 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 44,386 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 42,550 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,278 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,524 miles

centre and front brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 10 Mar 2010 40,232 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 38,839 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 37,444 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,444 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 35,372 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 35,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 33,485 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Mar 2006 33,485 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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P399 RTU is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P399 RTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P399 RTU?

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What year was P399 RTU registered?

P399 RTU is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P399 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P399 RTU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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