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R56 HWU

1998 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

97,956 mi
Last recorded97,956 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 HWU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2024 97,956 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal damaged (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pointing to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely binding to excess (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pointing to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres very close to the rear springs

cant check rear seat belts due to seat folded down

rear axle leaking on nearside back of brakes and on front seal and on top up bung

Pass 22 Mar 2023 96,941 miles

nrarside rear half shaft seal leaking

Fail 18 Mar 2023 96,941 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

nrarside rear half shaft seal leaking

Pass 16 Mar 2022 95,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective slight corrosion. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 95,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective slight corrosion. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended covers insecure ,does not always lock. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 95,483 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 95,454 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 95,308 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 95,308 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake application uneven 37% Low (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 95,175 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 95,175 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured Cross member (2.4.A.3)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,754 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 94,754 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery

Pass 13 Mar 2014 94,564 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 94,564 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine mounting broken

Pass 22 Mar 2013 94,319 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 94,319 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

oil leak nsr hub

Pass 21 Feb 2012 90,090 miles

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

Oil Leak rear Ns Hub

Timing Chain Noisey

radiator in poor condition

Fail 20 Feb 2012 90,090 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil Leak rear Ns Hub

Timing Chain Noisey

radiator in poor condition

Fail 15 Feb 2011 82,072 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 82,072 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 75,330 miles

Fluid leak nsr hub

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 75,330 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Fluid leak nsr hub

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 67,969 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 67,969 miles

Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 58,219 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 58,219 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 49,494 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 49,143 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 49,143 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 44,807 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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R56 HWU is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 R56 HWU, 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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R56 HWU is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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