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S929 KSL

1998 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,684 mi
Last recorded80,684 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS929 KSL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 80,684 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 80,660 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2021 80,621 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 80,514 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 76,877 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 76,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 78,779 miles

Central Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

dash board slightly insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2017 77,986 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

dash board is slightly insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2016 76,776 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2015

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 74,663 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 73,947 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2012 72,706 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 72,102 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 72,102 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust clamp loose on gearbox

movement on steering wheel housing

Pass 26 Nov 2009 70,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 68,537 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 65,987 miles

slight play on front king pin

Pass 15 Aug 2006 63,093 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 62,234 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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S929 KSL is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Blue 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 S929 KSL, 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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S929 KSL is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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