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S950 SBA

1998 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,280 mi
Last recorded66,280 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS950 SBA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 66,280 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 65,342 miles

Oil leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2017 65,325 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 64,748 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 63,617 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 63,525 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on main beam both & tell tail (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 61,891 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 59,506 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 59,483 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 55,790 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 55,790 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 54,333 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 51,561 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s h/brake cable near exhaust

Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,561 miles

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

n/s h/brake cable near exhaust

Pass 25 Sep 2009 48,921 miles

o/s n/s rear back plates slight oil leak

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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S950 SBA is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S950 SBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S950 SBA?

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What year was S950 SBA registered?

S950 SBA is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S950 SBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S950 SBA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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