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R251 DYG

1998 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,828 mi
Last recorded71,828 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 DYG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 71,828 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 71,828 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 71,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 71,405 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 70,948 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 70,923 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 59,226 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 59,226 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 67,987 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 67,987 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 65,630 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 64,824 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 64,824 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 63,309 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 62,938 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 62,938 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 59,074 miles

both brear leaf spring bushes worn and perished.

main beam not working on flash.

Fail 12 Apr 2006 59,025 miles

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.

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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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.

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