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R183 LSO

1998 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,969 mi
Last recorded61,969 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 LSO
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 61,969 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump slightly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 61,969 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump slightly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 61,813 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 61,456 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 60,412 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 60,406 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 55,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 50,156 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 44,707 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 39,019 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 39,019 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 32,833 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,517 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 31,516 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 30,768 miles

oil leak from steering box

radiator corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2006 30,729 miles

Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine overheating at idle

radiator cap leaking

radiator corroded and leaking

rear diff feels rough

Pass 23 Dec 2005 29,843 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 29,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front kingpin bushes worn

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished

slight play at steering box

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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R183 LSO is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 44,853 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 R183 LSO, 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 28 years old, this Reliant Rialto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R183 LSO is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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