MOT Status
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70,348 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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
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S396 TNB is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 S396 TNB, 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 S396 TNB registered?
S396 TNB is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 25 August 1998.
Is S396 TNB safe to buy?
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