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R960 PWR

1997 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

8,717 mi
Last recorded8,717 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 PWR
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 8,717 miles

engine mounting loose

Fail 22 Jan 2024 8,650 miles

Fuel system component leaking at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired steering arm cracked and not correctly welded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings bolts loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine mounting loose

Pass 30 Jan 2023 6,272 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 4,336 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 4,286 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2021 2,462 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 998 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 99,242 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 99,220 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged both sides handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine mounts deteriorated

oil leak (oil pressure switch)

Pass 26 Jan 2018 97,346 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 97,346 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 95,674 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged short (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 93,542 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 93,515 miles

Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged long and insecure (3.6.B.2c)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

front near side engine mount

Pass 27 Jan 2015 91,626 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 83,442 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 83,437 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

both front engine mounts

Pass 29 Jan 2013 79,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 78,010 miles

Neardide rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 75,830 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 75,750 miles

All brake pipes slight corrosion (original steel brake pipes)

Rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Pass 26 Sep 2009 69,753 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 61,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 53,862 miles

most metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion in places

Pass 5 Sep 2006 45,610 miles

both rear axle brake pipes slightly corroded

slight movement in front kingpin assembly

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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R960 PWR is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R960 PWR, 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 R960 PWR registered?

R960 PWR is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R960 PWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R960 PWR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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