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R631 BWR

1997 Reliant Rialto

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,518 mi
Last recorded85,518 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 BWR
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 85,518 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 76,711 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 69,306 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 60,676 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 51,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 45,934 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 45,455 miles

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

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 14 May 2014 44,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

hazard switch sticking slightly

Pass 16 May 2013 43,511 miles

slight play in front king pin

Fail 9 May 2013 43,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in front king pin

Pass 10 May 2012 42,506 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 42,506 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 41,638 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 41,638 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 41,632 miles

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

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 41,401 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 36,948 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 30,443 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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R631 BWR is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R631 BWR, 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 R631 BWR registered?

R631 BWR is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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