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R485 TCH

1998 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,484 mi
Last recorded72,484 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 TCH
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 72,484 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 70,715 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 68,932 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 68,750 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 68,705 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 68,528 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 68,126 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 67,581 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 66,980 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 66,980 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 66,297 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,628 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 65,628 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,081 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 64,421 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 63,565 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 63,565 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,403 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 61,403 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 58,866 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 58,866 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 56,561 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 56,561 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,368 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 53,368 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 49,873 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 45,884 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 45,884 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R485 TCH is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R485 TCH, 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 R485 TCH registered?

R485 TCH is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R485 TCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R485 TCH shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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