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R674 VND

1997 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

95,362 mi
Last recorded95,362 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR674 VND
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 95,362 miles

Front Lift in king pin

Headlight stalk temperamental

Nearside Headlamp on full beam temperamental

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 93,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Slight lift in front king pin

Pass 25 Feb 2022 91,438 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 88,967 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 86,355 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 82,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Slight play in kingpin

Pass 12 Mar 2018 78,759 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 74,808 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 71,006 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 66,701 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 62,842 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,628 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 59,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,962 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 53,840 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 50,712 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s repeater lamp going white

Fail 21 Jan 2009 47,941 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear brake slighty grabbing

Pass 21 Jan 2009 47,941 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear brake slighty grabbing

Pass 28 Sep 2007 40,493 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 34,679 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 32,805 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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R674 VND is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R674 VND, 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 R674 VND registered?

R674 VND is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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