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P816 XUH

1997 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,390 mi
Last recorded59,390 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 XUH
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 59,390 miles

Engine Oil Leak

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 59,390 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine Oil Leak

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 59,356 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 11 May 2021 59,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 56,731 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 56,698 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 54,473 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 54,235 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 51,354 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 51,307 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 49,875 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 49,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,661 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,777 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 37,677 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 34,636 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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P816 XUH is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P816 XUH, 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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P816 XUH is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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