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R276 FVW

1998 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

2,691 mi
Last recorded2,691 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 FVW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 2,691 miles

Centre Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boht rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 25 Jul 2012 2,679 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boht rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Jun 2011 2,564 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

drag link ball joint covers split

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 7 Jun 2011 2,552 miles

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

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

drag link ball joint covers split

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Mar 2010 2,274 miles

rear brake imbalance now 14 per cent

Fail 9 Mar 2010 2,272 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front head lights beam pattern is starting to fade

Pass 9 Mar 2009 1,842 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 1,842 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 1,575 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 1,170 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 296 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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R276 FVW is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R276 FVW, 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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R276 FVW is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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