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R492 TDV

1997 Reliant Rialto

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,879 mi
Last recorded90,879 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 TDV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 90,879 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 90,879 miles

Centre Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 86,253 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 79,433 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 72,346 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,787 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front trackrod boot split

Fail 31 Mar 2010 62,787 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front trackrod boot split

Pass 14 Mar 2009 58,368 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 58,362 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 53,633 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 53,629 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 49,631 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 44,140 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 44,132 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R492 TDV is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R492 TDV, 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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R492 TDV is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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