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R560 TWE

1997 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

53,857 mi
Last recorded53,857 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR560 TWE
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 53,857 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 53,131 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 53,131 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 52,218 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 52,218 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 51,206 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 51,206 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 49,961 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 49,048 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 48,228 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 48,228 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 46,901 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 44,569 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 44,569 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 42,327 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 38,967 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,950 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,591 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 36,977 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

n/s rear tyre slight deterioration

Fail 7 Jul 2009 36,977 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

n/s rear tyre slight deterioration

Pass 21 May 2008 34,384 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 27,467 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 6 Oct 2005 27,140 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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R560 TWE is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R560 TWE, 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 R560 TWE registered?

R560 TWE is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R560 TWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R560 TWE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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