MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,958 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Engine / gearbox mounts deteriorated/soft
Engine temp sender wiring detatched
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limiting dampening effect + corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front bumper damage
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
O/S/R + N/S/R leaf spring bushes deteriorated
O/S/R + N/S/R leaf springs low
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp tail light/ indicator (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Rear flexy to axle brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear No rear seatbelts fitted
Stop lamp switch insecure
battery insecure
main beam tell tale not working
radiator deteriorated
Brake cable damaged Hand brake cable freyed. (1.1.15 (a))
Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened A frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Engine / gearbox mounts deteriorated/soft
Engine temp sender wiring detatched
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limiting dampening effect + corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front bumper damage
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
O/S/R + N/S/R leaf spring bushes deteriorated
O/S/R + N/S/R leaf springs low
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp tail light/ indicator (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Rear flexy to axle brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear No rear seatbelts fitted
Stop lamp switch insecure
battery insecure
main beam tell tale not working
radiator deteriorated
Central Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Centre Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust rear bracket loose. †no rear seat belts fitted
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside 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)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust rear bracket loose. †no rear seat belts fitted
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
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R496 TDV is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R496 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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R496 TDV is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 November 1997.
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