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S396 TNB

1998 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,348 mi
Last recorded70,348 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS396 TNB
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 70,348 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 70,149 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 69,640 miles

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))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 69,637 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 69,154 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 68,745 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 67,877 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 67,877 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 67,400 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 66,338 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 65,178 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 64,096 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 62,661 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 60,621 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 57,340 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 55,749 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 47,045 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 47,045 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 39,328 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 36,887 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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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.

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