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R348 UFJ

1998 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,545 mi
Last recorded61,545 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 UFJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 61,545 miles

rear diff noisey

Pass 24 May 2011 56,465 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 55,911 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 55,260 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 50,419 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 50,402 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2006 48,328 miles

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

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

front king pin has slight play at time of test

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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R348 UFJ is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R348 UFJ, 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

How do I check the history of R348 UFJ?

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What year was R348 UFJ registered?

R348 UFJ is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R348 UFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R348 UFJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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