MOT Status
ValidMileage
79,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
Rear back axle worn and noisy
Rear t piece on back axle slight insecure
slight wear in front kingpin
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
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside headlamp corroded
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
Centre Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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
How do I check the history of R982 FWY?
You can check the full history of R982 FWY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does R982 FWY have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R982 FWY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.