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R643 CUG

1997 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,648 mi
Last recorded73,648 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 CUG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2022 73,648 miles

roughness and play in front wheel bearing BORDERLINE

wear front tyre on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2018 72,955 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 71,638 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 69,144 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s d/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 22 Jun 2015 64,442 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,420 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 52,925 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 50,817 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,750 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 46,112 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 44,162 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,710 miles

slight oil leak from axle around back plate mount but not brake side

Pass 25 Jun 2007 38,301 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 34,386 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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R643 CUG is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R643 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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What year was R643 CUG registered?

R643 CUG is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R643 CUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R643 CUG shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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