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R548 EVL

1997 Reliant Rialto Van

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

12,907 mi
Last recorded12,907 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto Van31,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 EVL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Van
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 12,907 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 10,911 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 24 Oct 2017 10,801 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 10,728 miles

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)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 10,650 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 8,214 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 4,696 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 4,658 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 113 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 75 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 36,105 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 34,929 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 34,913 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,957 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 28,954 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,244 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 15,823 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 15,820 miles

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.

73.1%
Pass Rate
1,392
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 35
Stop lamp not working 24
position lamp(s) not working 18
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18
Headlamp aim too high 15
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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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