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TGF 708L

1995 Reliant Rialto Van

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,739 mi
Last recorded25,739 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGF 708L
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Van
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 25,739 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Play in king pin

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 25,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in king pin

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 25,614 miles

Slight play in king pin

Slight play in steering box

Fail 14 Dec 2022 25,614 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Slight play in king pin

Slight play in steering box

Pass 14 Dec 2021 25,310 miles

Slight play in king pin

Slight play in steering box

Pass 24 Nov 2020 25,167 miles

Slight play in king pin

Pass 25 Nov 2019 25,075 miles

Slight play in front king pin

Pass 17 Dec 2018 24,712 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front tyre perished

Slight play in front king pin

Fail 17 Dec 2018 24,712 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front tyre perished

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in front king pin

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 23,860 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 23,788 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding the flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror fixing adrift (8.1.1)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged at hub feeding the front wheel cylinder (2.2.D.2b)

offside parking brake effort poor

Pass 13 Sep 2016 21,694 miles

offside headlamp deteriorated beam image poor

Pass 3 Aug 2015 20,929 miles

headlamp masks fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Jul 2015 20,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 20,627 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 20,627 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 20,097 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

propshaft UJ worn

Fail 26 Sep 2012 19,967 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft UJ.worn

fuel breather pipe at engine damaged

nearside headlamp damaged

nearside mirror damaged

offside mirror damaged

rear shock absorbers rusty

rear tyres in poor condition

wiper blade split

Pass 15 Apr 2011 16,378 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside headlamp damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2010 12,802 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 7,474 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Van?

Based on 751 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
1,392
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 35
Stop lamp not working 24
position lamp(s) not working 18
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18
Headlamp aim too high 15
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TGF 708L is a 1995 Reliant Rialto Van in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Reliant Rialto Van fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TGF 708L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Van typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 31 years old, this Reliant Rialto Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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TGF 708L is a 1995 Reliant Rialto Van, first registered on 11 September 1995.

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