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P997 DEG

1997 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,171 mi
Last recorded57,171 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 DEG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 57,171 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 54,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 54,369 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted rubbing on tyre (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 51,611 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

noise in steering

Pass 10 Jul 2019 49,763 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2016 48,916 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 46,987 miles

n/s/r oil leak

slight play in king pin

Pass 3 Oct 2014 44,591 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 44,566 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 40,143 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,941 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 33,600 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 32,838 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 31,314 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,314 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 28,333 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

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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P997 DEG is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P997 DEG, 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 P997 DEG registered?

P997 DEG is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P997 DEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P997 DEG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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