MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,133 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
Nearside Front passenger seat missing at time of test
Rear seats missing at time of test
Rear view mirror missing
oil leak
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
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 ()
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 ()
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R678 VND safe to buy?
The MOT history for R678 VND shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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