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S503 UNM

1998 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,936 mi
Last recorded43,936 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS503 UNM
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 43,936 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 14 May 2015 43,936 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Dec 2011 43,944 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 43,936 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,831 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play king pin

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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S503 UNM is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S503 UNM, 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 S503 UNM registered?

S503 UNM is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S503 UNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S503 UNM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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