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R486 EGV

1998 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,942 mi
Last recorded72,942 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 EGV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 72,942 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 64,782 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 56,663 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,801 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 39,037 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 39,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2015 39,015 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,834 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 38,215 miles

front tyre wear on edges

lift in kingpin

oil leaks engine

osr tyre inner wear

steering arm rubbers split

Fail 3 Nov 2010 38,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyre wear on edges

lift in kingpin

oil leaks engine

osr tyre inner wear

steering arm rubbers split

Pass 15 May 2009 35,326 miles

oil leaks engine area

side light switch irratic

Pass 6 Aug 2008 32,230 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 27,546 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 27,546 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,065 miles

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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R486 EGV is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R486 EGV, 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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R486 EGV is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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