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R982 FWY

1998 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,556 mi
Last recorded79,556 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 FWY
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 79,556 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 78,207 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering component deformed but serviceable slight play in steering box (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 78,207 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering component deformed but serviceable slight play in steering box (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 78,194 miles

Fuel system component leaking filler pipe at bottom of tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) excess play (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering component deformed excess play at kigpin (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play front wheel bearing play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 71,974 miles

Rear back axle worn and noisy

Rear t piece on back axle slight insecure

slight wear in front kingpin

Fail 2 Oct 2018 71,961 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements horn intermitant (7.7 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear back axle worn and noisy

Rear t piece on back axle slight insecure

slight wear in front kingpin

Pass 4 Sep 2017 67,468 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 67,446 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside headlamp corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 67,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside headlamp corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 65,299 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 65,299 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 60,799 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 60,799 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 58,589 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 58,116 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 57,309 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 54,663 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 51,518 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007
Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,703 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 38,793 miles

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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R982 FWY is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R982 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R982 FWY registered?

R982 FWY is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R982 FWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R982 FWY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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