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P921 UAT

1997 Reliant Rialto

Bronze Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,248 mi
Last recorded49,248 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP921 UAT
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 49,248 miles

General Under-body Surface Corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2025 48,723 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 47,965 miles

General Surface Underbody Corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2023 46,995 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 46,894 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 45,759 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 45,553 miles

Front king pin slight play

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

noise from rear suspect diff?

Pass 13 Jun 2019 45,406 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 45,362 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 45,354 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 44,978 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 44,177 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 44,177 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 43,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 43,959 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 43,536 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 42,584 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 40,456 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 40,419 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

o/s headlight reflector starting to fade

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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P921 UAT is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Bronze with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P921 UAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P921 UAT registered?

P921 UAT is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P921 UAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P921 UAT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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