MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,908 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
DIFF NOISEY
OIL LEAK
WHEEL CORRODED
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
slight play hub
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
slight play hub
slight play kingpin
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R257 DYG is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R257 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 R257 DYG registered?
R257 DYG is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 2 April 1998.
Is R257 DYG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R257 DYG shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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