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P499 WFR

1997 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,243 mi
Last recorded12,243 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 WFR
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 12,243 miles

slight oil leak

slight play in front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Apr 2013 11,763 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 11,763 miles

Centre Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracking due to age

Pass 13 Mar 2012 11,170 miles

front tyre badly cracking due to age

rear suspension bushs worn

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 10,576 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 10,573 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 9,703 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 9,183 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 8,599 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,431 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 6,825 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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P499 WFR is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Red 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 P499 WFR, 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 P499 WFR registered?

P499 WFR is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 8 March 1997.

Is P499 WFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P499 WFR 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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