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P515 TBV

1997 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

1,665 mi
Last recorded1,665 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 TBV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 1,665 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 1,653 miles

Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 382 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 370 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box sector shaft movement so excessive that functionality is affected (2.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 67,852 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 67,839 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 66,650 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake bleed valve

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2017 66,620 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle o/s n/s (4.1.D.2)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 62,725 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 57,917 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 57,917 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 52,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 52,608 miles

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,608 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

radiuw arm corosion

Pass 3 Mar 2011 44,053 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 43,995 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play king pin

Pass 28 Jan 2010 39,098 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 39,098 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Drag link end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,332 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 34,332 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 30,294 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 30,294 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 25,400 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 25,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P515 TBV is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 P515 TBV, 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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P515 TBV is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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