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R883 CUJ

1998 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,024 mi
Last recorded64,024 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 CUJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 64,024 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 64,108 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread splitting (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread splitting (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 63,383 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 58,740 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 58,740 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 54,187 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 47,890 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 47,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 43,888 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 41,789 miles

nsr tyre inner tread worn to limit 145 70 12

nsr tyre treadwear

Fail 18 Mar 2009 41,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nsr tyre inner tread worn to limit 145 70 12

nsr tyre treadwear

Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,423 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,426 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 35,411 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

osr tyre inner tread showing wear

Pass 22 Mar 2006 32,150 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 32,090 miles

Centre Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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R883 CUJ 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 R883 CUJ, 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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R883 CUJ is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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