MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,879 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front trackrod boot split
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
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R492 TDV registered?
R492 TDV is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 October 1997.
Is R492 TDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R492 TDV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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