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R580 GDV

1997 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,095 mi
Last recorded66,095 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 GDV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 66,095 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 63,729 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 61,628 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 58,480 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 54,017 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 54,017 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 49,574 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 47,251 miles

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

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

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2010 40,284 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 40,284 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 33,352 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 23,550 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 22,954 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 21,762 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 20,296 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 20,296 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R580 GDV is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R580 GDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R580 GDV?

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What year was R580 GDV registered?

R580 GDV is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R580 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R580 GDV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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