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R652 KUG

1997 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,980 mi
Last recorded30,980 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 KUG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 30,980 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 30,974 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2015 30,481 miles

inner rear anti roll bar rubber worn

Pass 4 Oct 2013 29,260 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 29,260 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 28,585 miles

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

both stop lamps bit off colour

Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,585 miles

both stop lamps bit off colour

Pass 27 Sep 2011 28,102 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both dip beams bit low on output

slight play in steering box

spring hangers at rear rubbers worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,461 miles

rear springs rear mount both sides rubbers worn

Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,549 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 24,254 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight binding rear brakes

Pass 7 Feb 2007 18,869 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 18,597 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 18,597 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R652 KUG is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R652 KUG, 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 R652 KUG registered?

R652 KUG is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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