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R654 DNH

1998 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,000 mi
Last recorded34,000 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 DNH
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 34,000 miles

front tyre wearing on o/s

Fail 16 May 2019 34,000 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyre wearing on o/s

Pass 8 May 2018 32,604 miles

rear shocks corroding

Pass 16 May 2017 31,967 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 30,296 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 28,388 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 28,388 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 21,837 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 13,666 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 76,594 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 76,594 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

water leak on engin

Pass 12 May 2011 22 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 92,887 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 86,880 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 1 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 79,859 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 71,934 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 66,975 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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R654 DNH is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R654 DNH, 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 R654 DNH registered?

R654 DNH is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R654 DNH safe to buy?

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