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R699 AAT

1997 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,746 mi
Last recorded77,746 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 AAT
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 77,746 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 75,837 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 75,819 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 75,819 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 75,767 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 75,767 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 74,999 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 74,999 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 73,732 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 752,408 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 34,287 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both headlamps have condensation

Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,212 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,038 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 25,030 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 24,961 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 24,961 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine has a missfire

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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R699 AAT is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R699 AAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R699 AAT registered?

R699 AAT is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R699 AAT safe to buy?

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