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R448 GTU

1997 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,703 mi
Last recorded36,703 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 GTU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 36,703 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 36,194 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 35,524 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 34,785 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,129 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,429 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 33,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,721 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 31,986 miles

n/s/r spring rear bush eye worn

Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,151 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,256 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 28,915 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 27,621 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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R448 GTU is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R448 GTU, 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 R448 GTU registered?

R448 GTU is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R448 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R448 GTU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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