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R231 OFX

1998 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,222 mi
Last recorded86,222 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 OFX
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 86,222 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 86,102 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 85,633 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 85,108 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 83,990 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 82,172 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 80,191 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 80,189 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket cracked (2.4.B.6b)

Nearside Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Leaf spring shackle bracket cracked (2.4.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 74,759 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 74,759 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 72,645 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 72,645 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 69,949 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 69,949 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 65,997 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 62,727 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 62,727 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 59,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 57,800 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 53,064 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 53,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Long h/brake travel

O/S fog lamp not working

Pass 10 May 2006 43,716 miles

N/S H/Lamp slightly out of position

Fail 9 May 2006 43,716 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R231 OFX is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 R231 OFX, 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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What year was R231 OFX registered?

R231 OFX is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R231 OFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R231 OFX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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