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R602 XPV

1997 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,482 mi
Last recorded79,482 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR602 XPV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 79,482 miles

electrical wiring close to steering column

oil pressure warning light inoperative

Fail 7 Jan 2014 79,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

electrical wiring close to steering column

oil pressure warning light inoperative

Pass 18 Apr 2012 78,816 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip slight wear

Centre Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 78,816 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip slight wear

Centre Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 75,301 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 75,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 71,085 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Apr 2009 66,148 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 60,977 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 55,516 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 49,608 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R602 XPV is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R602 XPV, 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 R602 XPV registered?

R602 XPV is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R602 XPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R602 XPV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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