MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,828 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
both brear leaf spring bushes worn and perished.
main beam not working on flash.
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
both rear leaf spring bushes worn and perished.
main beam not working on flash.
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R251 DYG is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 R251 DYG, 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 R251 DYG registered?
R251 DYG is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 11 March 1998.
Is R251 DYG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R251 DYG shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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