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R720 RJO

1997 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,432 mi
Last recorded52,432 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 RJO
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 52,432 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 52,181 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 47,029 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 47,026 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,209 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,040 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 44,326 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 44,309 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 44,294 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 43,190 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 41,322 miles

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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R720 RJO is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R720 RJO, 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

How do I check the history of R720 RJO?

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What year was R720 RJO registered?

R720 RJO is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R720 RJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R720 RJO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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