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R634 BWR

1997 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

51,676 mi
Last recorded51,676 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 BWR
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 51,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 51,670 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 46,284 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrsion on both rear brake pipes

slight play in king pin

slight play in steering box

Fail 29 Jan 2016 46,284 miles

Front Suspension arm cracked A frame (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrsion on both rear brake pipes

slight play in king pin

slight play in steering box

Pass 14 Feb 2015 45,995 miles

front tyre perished

fuel cap seal starting to split

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight bind on rear brakes

slight play in steering box

slight play king pin

Fail 13 Feb 2015 45,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyre perished

fuel cap seal starting to split

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight bind on rear brakes

slight play in steering box

slight play king pin

Pass 4 Dec 2013 45,012 miles

rear number plate discoloured

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 2 Dec 2013 45,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear number plate discoloured

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 21 Nov 2012 43,780 miles

n/s rear hazard slightly dim when tested with ignition off

slight bind o/s rear brake

slight play in steering box

Fail 21 Nov 2012 43,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear hazard slightly dim when tested with ignition off

slight bind o/s rear brake

slight play in steering box

Fail 1 Dec 2011 42,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel cap seal starting to split

o/s front indicator slightly dim

Pass 1 Dec 2011 42,513 miles

fuel cap seal starting to split

o/s front indicator slightly dim

Pass 30 Nov 2010 41,423 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 40,972 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 40,051 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 39,172 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 38,375 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 37,407 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 36,314 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 36,314 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R634 BWR is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R634 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 R634 BWR registered?

R634 BWR is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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