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R752 KAD

1998 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,937 mi
Last recorded45,937 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR752 KAD
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 45,937 miles

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

body damage at nearside rear wheelarch

oil leak

rear brake components slightly damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2015 45,898 miles

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

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

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

body damage at nearside rear wheelarch

nearside parking brake effort poor

oil leak

rear brake components slightly damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2014 43,259 miles

Oil leak

nearside headlamp deteriorated

offside parking brake effort poor

Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,335 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 39,267 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 36,901 miles

parking brake effort poor

Fail 1 Oct 2012 36,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

parking brake effort poor

Pass 15 Sep 2011 34,857 miles

play in front king pin

steering drag link boot split

Fail 14 Sep 2011 34,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

play in front king pin

steering drag link boot split

Pass 30 Apr 2010 32,401 miles

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

exhaust clamp insure

Pass 1 Dec 2008 28,223 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front and rear track rod joint covers split

Pass 14 Dec 2007 25,985 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 25,985 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 25,885 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 25,774 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 25,744 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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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R752 KAD 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 62.5%.

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 R752 KAD, 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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R752 KAD is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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