MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,419 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported engine compartment (1.9.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering pivot point has excessive play front wheel kingpin (2.2.B.1g)
windscreen damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Spare tyre defective
Spare tyre defective
both headlamp reflectors tarnished
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R996 JKN is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 R996 JKN, 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 R996 JKN registered?
R996 JKN is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 December 1997.
Is R996 JKN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R996 JKN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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