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R639 CUG

1997 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,716 mi
Last recorded39,716 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 CUG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 39,716 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front engine mount bolt broken

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine and gearbox leaking oil

Fail 10 May 2019 39,686 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front engine mount bolt broken

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine and gearbox leaking oil

Pass 9 Sep 2016 39,473 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 39,473 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 39,448 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding from front hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Gearbox mounting defective both dissconnected very dangerous ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

n/s mirror missing

engine mounts and gearbox mounts all burst very dangerous

Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,065 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 38,950 miles

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

Front stabliser link rusty

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 38,075 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,784 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,358 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010
Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,081 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,032 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 28,129 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 26,160 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 26,148 miles

Drag link end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.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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R639 CUG is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R639 CUG, 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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R639 CUG is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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