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R752 VKE

1997 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,936 mi
Last recorded61,936 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR752 VKE
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 61,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

front tyre worn on edges

offside rear back plate damp leak from diff end cap

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 61,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

battery insecure

front tyre worn on edges

offside rear back plate damp leak from diff end cap

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 59,285 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2014 57,988 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,930 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 52,798 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 51,469 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 51,469 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 51,303 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 48,620 miles

diff slightly noisy

light corrosion front brake pipes

oil warning light on

Pass 28 Nov 2007 45,400 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

slight roughness & noise from both rearhubs/wheel bearings

Fail 28 Nov 2007 45,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

slight roughness & noise from both rearhubs/wheel bearings

Pass 23 Nov 2006 42,437 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 39,445 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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R752 VKE is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R752 VKE, 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 R752 VKE registered?

R752 VKE is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R752 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R752 VKE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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