MOT Status
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67,643 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
n/side door mirrir missing
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
n/side door mirrir missing
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil leak axle ?
Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil leak axle ?
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R477 YOV is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 R477 YOV, 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 R477 YOV registered?
R477 YOV is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 3 April 1998.
Is R477 YOV safe to buy?
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