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R65 MWY

1998 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,016 mi
Last recorded44,016 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 MWY
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2015 44,016 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 43,296 miles

Wear at column bush

Fail 4 Dec 2013 43,296 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Wear at column bush

Pass 22 Dec 2012 42,244 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 42,244 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Front shock absorber lower mounting corroded

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 40,741 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 40,741 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 39,048 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 39,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 37,739 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 37,739 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

engine mounting broken

o/s rear road wheel mounted with nuts on back to front.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 35,751 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 35,751 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 33,285 miles

rear n/s brake effort low

Pass 14 Dec 2006 29,504 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 29,504 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Propshaft component defective

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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R65 MWY is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R65 MWY, 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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R65 MWY is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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