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R980 FWY

1998 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,320 mi
Last recorded40,320 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 FWY
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 40,320 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Fail 25 Jun 2020 40,320 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Engine Oil Leak

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 40,294 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2014 38,713 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 38,618 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,265 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 38,232 miles

Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,403 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 36,432 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 35,167 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,983 miles

front tyre worn on edge and close to limits †front to rear brake pipe corroded †engine mounts weak

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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R980 FWY is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R980 FWY, 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 R980 FWY registered?

R980 FWY is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R980 FWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R980 FWY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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