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R983 FWY

1998 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,273 mi
Last recorded38,273 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 FWY
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 38,273 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 37,803 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 36,782 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 36,500 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 36,479 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged rubbing on top off horn (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly only works when lights are on (7.7 (a) (i))

alt wires rubbing on engine

insecure wiring rubbing on top of engine and touching steering linkage

Pass 29 Sep 2009 33,008 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 32,942 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,822 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2008 29,822 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,269 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 26,269 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 22,515 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 21,272 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 16,360 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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R983 FWY is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R983 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 R983 FWY?

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What year was R983 FWY registered?

R983 FWY is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 7 February 1998.

Is R983 FWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R983 FWY shows 14 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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