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R678 VND

1997 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,133 mi
Last recorded95,133 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 VND
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2022 95,133 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front engine mounting cups missing

Rear prop shaft u/j defective

Pass 13 Mar 2020 94,957 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 94,956 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 93,358 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat missing at time of test

Rear seats missing at time of test

Rear view mirror missing

oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2018 93,357 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger seat missing at time of test

Rear seats missing at time of test

Rear view mirror missing

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2017

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2017

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 89,411 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 86,987 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 83,913 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 80,664 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 76,486 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 76,486 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 73,125 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 73,125 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 103,048 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 71,186 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R678 VND is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R678 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 R678 VND registered?

R678 VND is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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