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R255 CBU

1998 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

51,234 mi
Last recorded51,234 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 CBU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 51,234 miles

Front Engine mounting bolt insecure..!!!

offside rear wheel fouling wire...

Fail 4 Jun 2024 51,224 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose space missing... (7.1.1 (b))

Rear Steering locking device missing propshaft locking device's missing (nuts) (2.1.3 (d))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Engine mounting bolt insecure..!!!

offside rear wheel fouling wire...

Pass 9 Aug 2021 51,104 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 51,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 50,841 miles

Front king pin play up and down

fuel filter underneath by tank contaminated

Fail 21 Jul 2020 50,841 miles

Front king pin play up and down

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

fuel filter underneath by tank contaminated

Pass 16 Jul 2019 50,524 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 50,524 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam wired around the wrong way (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam wired wrong (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front king pin slight play recommend grease

Pass 24 Jul 2018 50,313 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front shockabsorber top mount corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from mastercylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 50,308 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to the front hose from the mastercylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front shockabsorber top mount corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from mastercylinder (1.1.11 (c))

battery insecure

brake pedal travel not excessive indicating adjustment or repair needed soon

Pass 28 Jul 2017 50,197 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 50,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

battery loose

Fail 1 Apr 2015 49,006 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,006 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 47,780 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 46,793 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 46,793 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 46,440 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,440 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 45,935 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 45,935 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,573 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

track rod end rubber covers deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2009 44,798 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,066 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 44,006 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 42,835 miles

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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R255 CBU is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 R255 CBU, 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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R255 CBU is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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