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R586 HOO

1998 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

74,656 mi
Last recorded74,656 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 HOO
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 74,656 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 73,411 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 72,323 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 71,140 miles

Nearside Rear oil seal slight leak on back plate

Pass 9 Mar 2020 70,040 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 70,001 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 68,691 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 67,358 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 67,358 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 66,017 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 65,983 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 64,325 miles

n/s/r indicator slightly affected by side light

Pass 23 Feb 2015 62,454 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2015 62,398 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 60,241 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 57,914 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 57,879 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,744 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 16 Feb 2012 55,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Feb 2011 53,162 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 50,873 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 46,737 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 40,429 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 40,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 39,320 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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R586 HOO is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R586 HOO, 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 R586 HOO registered?

R586 HOO is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 7 July 1998.

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