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R232 SET

1997 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

46,041 mi
Last recorded46,041 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 SET
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 46,041 miles

Front Front tyre value deteriorating

Rear Axle corroded

Slight play in king pin

Fail 8 Mar 2018 46,041 miles

Front Front tyre value deteriorating

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and is deteriorating (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Axle corroded

Slight play in king pin

Fail 15 Feb 2018 45,434 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear half shaft oil seal leaking

Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush king pin (2.5.A.1c)

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

all metal brake pipes have been covered in grease unable to inspect fully

fuel tank corroded

parking brake braking effort close to minimum effort

Pass 24 Feb 2017 44,772 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 44,771 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 44,706 miles

oil on back plate n/s/rear

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

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)

advise engine mounting

Fail 21 Oct 2014 44,573 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise engine mounting

oil on back plate n/s/rear

Pass 16 Oct 2012 44,131 miles

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

oil on back plate rear brake

Fail 9 Oct 2012 44,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 42,006 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 39,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 39,897 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 39,003 miles

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

Centre Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 37,747 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 35,462 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 35,462 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2006 33,228 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 33,228 miles

Centre Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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R232 SET is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R232 SET, 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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R232 SET is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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