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P488 CMS

1997 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

40,188 mi
Last recorded40,188 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 CMS
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 40,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main corrosion over center beam (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 40,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main corrosion over center beam (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively sp15 fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 39,452 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 38,915 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 38,381 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 37,444 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 36,180 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 34,896 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 33,633 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 32,440 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 31,466 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 30,272 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 28,210 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 26,705 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 23,833 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 21,386 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 19,255 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 18,689 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 18,689 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 17,351 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 17,306 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 15,791 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 15,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 14,562 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 13,181 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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P488 CMS is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P488 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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What year was P488 CMS registered?

P488 CMS is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is P488 CMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P488 CMS shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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