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R636 BWR

1997 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,884 mi
Last recorded67,884 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 BWR
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 67,884 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 68,826 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 67,884 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 67,884 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 66,365 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 66,365 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 64,737 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,737 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 63,469 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 63,469 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 62,217 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 60,949 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 60,949 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 59,869 miles

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 28 Jun 2005 58,453 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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R636 BWR is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R636 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 R636 BWR registered?

R636 BWR is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R636 BWR safe to buy?

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