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R849 MTV

1998 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,680 mi
Last recorded52,680 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR849 MTV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 52,680 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 50,669 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,554 miles

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

Small crack in screem

Fail 21 Nov 2007 44,405 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 43,674 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 43,674 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 42,751 miles

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

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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R849 MTV is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R849 MTV, 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 R849 MTV registered?

R849 MTV is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R849 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R849 MTV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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