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R775 UOT

1997 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,243 mi
Last recorded34,243 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 UOT
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 34,243 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 34,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

n/s rear hub seal slight leaking

Pass 17 Nov 2011 34,243 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 3,424 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 31,607 miles

Oil leak

could not check rear belts

exhaust rear mount insecure

n/s/r axle oil seal leaking

Fail 21 Jan 2009 31,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

could not check rear belts

exhaust rear mount insecure

n/s/r axle oil seal leaking

Pass 22 Oct 2007 28,153 miles

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

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

n/s/r hub leaking

Pass 4 Aug 2006 24,156 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 24,156 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 23,136 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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R775 UOT is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R775 UOT, 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 R775 UOT registered?

R775 UOT is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 18 October 1997.

Is R775 UOT safe to buy?

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