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R102 DRT

1997 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,765 mi
Last recorded33,765 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 DRT
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2014 33,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 33,144 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 32,248 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 31,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Oct 2010 30,100 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 28,761 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 27,622 miles

front a frame starting to corrode an brace

Pass 10 Nov 2007 26,066 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 24,237 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 22,393 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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R102 DRT is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R102 DRT, 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 R102 DRT registered?

R102 DRT is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R102 DRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 DRT shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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