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R250 WOJ

1997 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

39,879 mi
Last recorded39,879 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 WOJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 39,879 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022
Pass 15 Sep 2021 39,879 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 39,879 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 39,161 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 39,142 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 36,687 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 36,660 miles

Front Direction indicator not working nearside and offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator not working nearside and offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 34,775 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 31,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 29,569 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 28,268 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 28,268 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 26,462 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 24,369 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 22,467 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 22,437 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 20,281 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 17,996 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 17,796 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 17,230 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 17,230 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 16,755 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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R250 WOJ is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R250 WOJ, 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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What year was R250 WOJ registered?

R250 WOJ is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R250 WOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R250 WOJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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