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R986 FWY

1998 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,028 mi
Last recorded72,028 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 FWY
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 72,028 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

slight blow from exhaust front section

Fail 3 Dec 2014 72,028 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 69,419 miles

offside headlight condensated

Pass 15 Aug 2012 69,368 miles

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

Movement in kingpin bushes

Fail 13 Aug 2012 69,360 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Movement in kingpin bushes

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2012 68,617 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 55,862 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

slight damage to rear bumper

slight leak from diff

Pass 7 Dec 2009 46,348 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 38,194 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 38,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 29,337 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 45,852 miles

slight play in kingpin

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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R986 FWY is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R986 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 R986 FWY registered?

R986 FWY is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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