MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,036 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure
Temp. repairs made to front exhaust system
Front tyre slightly perished
N/s rear tyre slightly perished
O/s rear tyre slightly perished
Slight lift in king pin
Battery insecure
Emits light blue smoke
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front dust cover slightly perished
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Battery insecure
Emits light blue smoke
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front dust cover slightly perished
Front tyre slightly perished
N/s rear tyre slightly perished
O/s rear tyre slightly perished
Slight lift in king pin
Slight lift in front king pin
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Slight lift in front king pin
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/s n/s rear tyres slightly perished
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S161 JLJ is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Gold with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S161 JLJ, 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 S161 JLJ?
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What year was S161 JLJ registered?
S161 JLJ is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S161 JLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for S161 JLJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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