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P752 YUB

1997 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,872 mi
Last recorded88,872 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP752 YUB
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 88,872 miles

All rear seatbelt brackets corroded.

Fuel pipe at filter deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 88,132 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 88,052 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 87,033 miles

Fuel hose near fuel filter perishing

Offside Rear outer diff seal seeping oil

Oil leak

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front steering arm both ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Front steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 85,875 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 84,125 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 84,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Crimped flat (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 82,748 miles

slight wear in king pin and bushes

Fail 7 Jul 2020 82,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure Pipe into petrol tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))

slight wear in king pin and bushes

Pass 4 Jul 2019 81,191 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 79,610 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 79,594 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 78,039 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 76,774 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 76,762 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 75,225 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 73,530 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 73,530 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,210 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 71,205 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 68,765 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 68,760 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 68,416 miles

advise all tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 25 Oct 2010 67,524 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 67,110 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 64,306 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 59,742 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 54,509 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 49,493 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 49,493 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

foot brake pedal low.

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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P752 YUB is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P752 YUB, 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 P752 YUB registered?

P752 YUB is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is P752 YUB safe to buy?

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