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R493 TDV

1997 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,583 mi
Last recorded53,583 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 TDV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 53,583 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 52,730 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 52,319 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 52,319 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe cracked and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 51,014 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 51,014 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 50,154 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 48,888 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 469,720 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 46,968 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 46,035 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 46,035 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,127 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 44,127 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 43,352 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 41,602 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 41,602 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 38,926 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 38,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged 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)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 35,490 miles

N/S/R axle oil seal leaking

Steering arm front and rear ball joint gaiters split

Fail 5 Dec 2008 35,490 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

N/S/R axle oil seal leaking

Steering arm front and rear ball joint gaiters split

Pass 4 Dec 2007 31,783 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,241 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 25,986 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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R493 TDV is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R493 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 R493 TDV registered?

R493 TDV is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R493 TDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R493 TDV shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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