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R570 ACR

1997 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,585 mi
Last recorded71,585 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 ACR
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 71,585 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 70,195 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 70,195 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 65,995 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 62,134 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 62,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 56,481 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 50,698 miles

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

O/S/Mirror Damaged

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 50,660 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

O/S/Mirror Damaged

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 45,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 45,788 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,253 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise slight damage to a frame

Fail 4 Nov 2010 41,253 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise slight damage to a frame

Pass 30 Oct 2009 36,353 miles

advise slight damage to a/frame

Fail 15 Oct 2009 36,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise slight damage to a frame

Pass 24 Oct 2008 34,018 miles

advise slight damage on a-frame

Fail 22 Oct 2008 34,017 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advise slight damage on a-frame

Fail 30 Oct 2007 31,651 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,651 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 29,396 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R570 ACR is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R570 ACR, 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 R570 ACR registered?

R570 ACR is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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