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R705 AAT

1998 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,927 mi
Last recorded63,927 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 AAT
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 63,927 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 63,287 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 63,287 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 63,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 62,305 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight play steering box shaft

Fail 11 May 2015 62,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight play steering box shaft

Pass 24 Nov 2012 62,165 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 62,146 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 62,145 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 62,041 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 61,370 miles

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 59,360 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 59,360 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 57,395 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 57,395 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 53,603 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 53,603 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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R705 AAT is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R705 AAT, 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 R705 AAT registered?

R705 AAT is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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