MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,907 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery security brackets to body loose
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front king-pin slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear axle diff leaking
Excessive engine oil leak
Gearbox oil leak
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Battery security
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dip beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dip beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when h/;lamps are on (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Centre Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Centre Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
prop shaft rear joint ex/ worn
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Van?
Based on 751 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R548 EVL is a 1997 Reliant Rialto Van in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1997 Reliant Rialto Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 31,348 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 Van fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R548 EVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Reliant Rialto Van typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 29 years old, this Reliant Rialto Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R548 EVL registered?
R548 EVL is a 1997 Reliant Rialto Van, first registered on 17 October 1997.
Is R548 EVL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R548 EVL shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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