MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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
N/S H/Lamp slightly out of position
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.
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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?
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