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R916 FAP

1998 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,385 mi
Last recorded39,385 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 FAP
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 39,385 miles

Nearside Rear NSR leaf spring eye mounting bolt not in original position but secure

Fail 16 Dec 2019 39,377 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box end of drag link arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 10 May 2016 39,173 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside mirror damaged

signs of standing-slight deterioration to steel brake pipes

Fail 5 May 2016 39,169 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

signs of standing-slight deterioration to steel brake pipes

Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,865 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 37,341 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,833 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,417 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust brackets [modified ]appear fragile

Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,181 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2011 35,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2010 33,581 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,581 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,258 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,195 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front spring top cap corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,071 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

drivers door damaged

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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R916 FAP is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R916 FAP, 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 R916 FAP registered?

R916 FAP is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R916 FAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R916 FAP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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