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R655 KUG

1997 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,549 mi
Last recorded38,549 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 KUG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 38,549 miles

battery insecure

light blue smoke from exhaust?

n/s head light showing signs of corrosion,light output ok

surface cracks o/s rear tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2012 38,549 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insecure

light blue smoke from exhaust?

n/s head light showing signs of corrosion,light output ok

surface cracks o/s rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2011 38,549 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 38,549 miles

steering drag link dust boots split

Pass 12 Jun 2009 37,420 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 37,420 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 36,014 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 35,980 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

An item not tested (Manual)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 33,834 miles

1) steel brake pipes rusty †2) fog lamp not working

Pass 4 Feb 2006 30,763 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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R655 KUG is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R655 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 R655 KUG registered?

R655 KUG is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R655 KUG safe to buy?

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