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N563 RTA

1995 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,453 mi
Last recorded61,453 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Reliant Rialto42,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN563 RTA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 61,453 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2024 58,788 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2024 58,780 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2023 57,037 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 55,458 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2021 49,401 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 43,352 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 43,352 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 38,307 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam slight play in front king pin bushes (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 33,998 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 29,003 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 29,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 28,817 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 28,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 28,495 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 28,479 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 28,024 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 27,650 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 27,650 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 27,082 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 27,082 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 26,539 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 26,539 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,732 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 24,714 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 22,581 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 18,944 miles

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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N563 RTA is a 1995 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 42,372 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 N563 RTA, 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 31 years old, this Reliant Rialto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N563 RTA registered?

N563 RTA is a 1995 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 2 October 1995.

Is N563 RTA safe to buy?

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