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R832 WWC

1997 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

80,084 mi
Last recorded80,084 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR832 WWC
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 80,084 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 80,081 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 77,760 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 77,626 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 77,594 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake percentage just within limits

offside engine mounting broken

Fail 22 Jun 2021 77,594 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake percentage just within limits

offside engine mounting broken

Pass 9 Jul 2020 75,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 75,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 73,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

king pin worn

Pass 20 Jun 2018 70,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

kingpin worn

Pass 12 Jun 2017 69,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

king pin worn

Pass 14 Jun 2016 58,831 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

king pin worn

Pass 23 Jun 2015 52,641 miles

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

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

king pin has play

Pass 24 Jun 2014 46,018 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 39,783 miles

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

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)

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2013 39,783 miles

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

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)

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 4 Jul 2012 32,918 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 32,918 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 25,039 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 25,035 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 17,294 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 8,923 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 8,662 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 8,532 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 8,531 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 8,117 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 8,117 miles

Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak on n/s rear back plate

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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R832 WWC is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R832 WWC, 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 R832 WWC registered?

R832 WWC is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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