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P486 CMS

1997 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

37,571 mi
Last recorded37,571 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP486 CMS
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 37,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 36,275 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in front king pin.

Pass 6 Sep 2018 34,264 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 33,018 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 32,501 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 31,852 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 31,851 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked Rubber split (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 31,305 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 30,729 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,140 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 30,140 miles

Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,516 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,657 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 27,681 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,619 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 26,619 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 26,384 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 26,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 26,080 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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P486 CMS is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P486 CMS, 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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P486 CMS is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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