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R677 UNT

1997 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

24,142 mi
Last recorded24,142 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 UNT
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 24,142 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 24,015 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 24,015 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 23,733 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 22,940 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 22,787 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 22,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 22,778 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 18,210 miles

Oil leak

front tyre cracked.rear diff noisey.front,centre and rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 21 Feb 2013 18,108 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

front tyre cracked.rear diff noisey.front,centre and rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 17,876 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

engine runs rough

front track rod ball joint boot split

front tyres wearing on edges

front wiper blade starting to smear screen

nearside headlamp beam slightly deteriorated (condensation)

rear axle brake pipe corroding

rear tyres cracking on side wall

Fail 13 Oct 2010 17,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

engine runs rough

front track rod ball joint boot split

front tyres wearing on edges

front wiper blade starting to smear screen

nearside headlamp beam slightly deteriorated (condensation)

rear axle brake pipe corroding

rear tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 22 Sep 2009 17,820 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front screen laminant starting to go white.

rear tyres starting to crack.

Fail 21 Sep 2009 17,820 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front screen laminant starting to go white.

rear tyres starting to crack.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 17,723 miles

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

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

rear tyres starting to perish.

Fail 8 Jul 2008 17,723 miles

rear tyres starting to perish.

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 17,451 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 17,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 12,363 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 12,363 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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R677 UNT is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R677 UNT, 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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R677 UNT is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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