MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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propshaft uj slight play
Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal main chassis...unable to fully inspect (2.1.2 (e) (i))
hazard warning lights switch faulty
Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis covered with underseal...unable to fully inspect (6.1.1 (c) (i))
hazard warning lights switch faulty
knocking from rear suspension ( noticed when driven)
no rear view from n/s mirror
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides reflectors dull (1.7.5a)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)
brake pipes covered with grease...unable to fully inspect
Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides reflectors corroded (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
brake pipes covered with grease...unable to fully inspect
Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
unable to fully inspect brake pipes...covered with grease
Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
unable to fully inspect brake pipes...covered with grease
Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
unable to fully inspect brake pipes,,,covered with grease
Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
unable to fully inspect brake pipes,,,covered with grease
Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease
Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease
Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
slight wear in prop-shaft universal joint ( rear)
unable to fully inspect brake pipes...covered with grease
Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease
Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease
Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
gears difficult to select when stationary.... clutch in need of adjustment?
unable to fully inspect brake pipes,,, covered with grease
hazard wng lts switch faulty/difficult to operate
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
handbrake cable siezing
n/s rear hub oil sael leaking
rear U/J worn
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
handbrake cable siezing
n/s rear hub oil sael leaking
rear U/J worn
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
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R338 LRH is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
Across all 1997 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 44,127 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 R338 LRH, 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 29 years old, this Reliant Rialto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R338 LRH is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 5 November 1997.
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