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R477 YOV

1998 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,643 mi
Last recorded67,643 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 YOV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 67,643 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 65,333 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 62,607 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 60,365 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 57,953 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 56,649 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 54,910 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 54,904 miles

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 51,561 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 49,092 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 49,092 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 46,047 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 44,721 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 44,161 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 44,155 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 42,854 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 42,846 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,739 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 37,368 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 37,368 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 37,362 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 35,171 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak axle ?

Pass 18 Nov 2008 35,171 miles

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak axle ?

Pass 2 Aug 2007 34,603 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 34,603 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 33,805 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 33,803 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for R477 YOV shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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