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S332 SJA

1998 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,702 mi
Last recorded20,702 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS332 SJA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 20,702 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 20,099 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 19,153 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 18,971 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 18,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 18,963 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 18,763 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 18,758 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking back plate wet with brake fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 16,552 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 13,814 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 13,811 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

exhaust strap missing but exhaust still secure

o/s engine mount broken

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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S332 SJA is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S332 SJA, 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 S332 SJA?

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What year was S332 SJA registered?

S332 SJA is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 21 November 1998.

Is S332 SJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S332 SJA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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