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R917 FAP

1997 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

35,934 mi
Last recorded35,934 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 FAP
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 35,934 miles

Engine Oil leaking onto exhaust manifold fumes entering cab

Engine oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2016 34,848 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 33,935 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 32,822 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 32,798 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rusted to hole (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2014 30,727 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 28,253 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 28,232 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 27,962 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 27,962 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 26,626 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 26,626 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 25,469 miles

advise offside rear tyre slight side wall damage

Fail 23 Apr 2010 25,451 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise offside rear tyre slight side wall damage

Fail 5 May 2009 24,778 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise rear no plate

Pass 5 May 2009 24,778 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise rear no plate

Pass 29 Apr 2008 23,707 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise rear no plate starting to fade

Fail 29 Apr 2008 23,707 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise rear no plate starting to fade

Pass 26 Apr 2007 22,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 22,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 May 2006 20,170 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 20,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R917 FAP is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R917 FAP, 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 R917 FAP registered?

R917 FAP is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R917 FAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R917 FAP shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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