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S716 BTA

1998 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

32,745 mi
Last recorded32,745 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS716 BTA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 32,745 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 32,720 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 31,755 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 31,716 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2013 30,506 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,189 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 29,159 miles

Centre Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,736 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 26,736 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,510 miles

Front tyre has a nail in it

Fail 20 Aug 2010 24,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front tyre has a nail in it

Pass 16 Sep 2009 20,507 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 20,492 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,618 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 19,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 18,293 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 18,293 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 16,893 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 16,837 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 14,798 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 14,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S716 BTA is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 S716 BTA, 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 S716 BTA registered?

S716 BTA is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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