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R257 DYG

1998 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,908 mi
Last recorded36,908 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 DYG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2025 36,908 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 36,161 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 35,758 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 34,437 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 33,241 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 31,577 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 31,577 miles

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))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 29,821 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 27,409 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 25,444 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 23,110 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 23,110 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 20,979 miles

slight play hub

Fail 27 Jul 2015 20,979 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play hub

Pass 13 Aug 2014 18,643 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 17,836 miles

slight play kingpin

Pass 24 Aug 2012 14,573 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 14,511 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,303 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 14,063 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 13,724 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 13,158 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 12,599 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 11,815 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 11,815 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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