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R824 COE

1998 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

89,099 mi
Last recorded89,099 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 COE
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 89,099 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 89,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box sector shaft excessively worn (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2016 82,966 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 82,966 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 71,516 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 71,516 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 61,509 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 61,509 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 53,350 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 53,350 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 45,711 miles

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

slight play in kingpin

Pass 10 Jan 2011 38,705 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 38,402 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 38,400 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 36,225 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 36,225 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2007 31,277 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 26,189 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 26,189 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2006 26,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R824 COE is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R824 COE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R824 COE registered?

R824 COE is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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