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R48 LNU

1997 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,026 mi
Last recorded28,026 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 LNU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 28,026 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 27,416 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 26,959 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 26,806 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

slight play in steering box arm

Fail 16 May 2017 26,774 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

slight play in steering box arm

Pass 19 Mar 2016 26,669 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 26,426 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 26,426 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 26,193 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 25,932 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 25,932 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,279 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 23,851 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 21,840 miles

rear view mirror missing

water in off side headlamp

Fail 11 Jun 2007 16,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 16,730 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 12,453 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 12,446 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R48 LNU 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 72.2%.

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 R48 LNU, 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 R48 LNU registered?

R48 LNU is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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