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P461 SBJ

1997 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,241 mi
Last recorded36,241 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 SBJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 36,241 miles

Damp in offside head light.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,023 miles

Damp in offside head light.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 33,594 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 32,082 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 32,065 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 30,194 miles

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,365 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 26,265 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 24,003 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 23,982 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 21,469 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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P461 SBJ is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P461 SBJ, 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

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What year was P461 SBJ registered?

P461 SBJ is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P461 SBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P461 SBJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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