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S951 BGJ

1998 Reliant Rialto Van

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,825 mi
Last recorded71,825 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto Van35,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS951 BGJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Van
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 71,825 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 71,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift and side movement.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 71,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift and side movement.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 71,071 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 71,071 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2015 70,614 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear diff rough

service brake just met efficiency 50%

Fail 9 Jul 2014 59,933 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT DETORIATED

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

TAPPETS SLIGHTLY NOISY

Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,933 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT DETORIATED

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

TAPPETS SLIGHTLY NOISY

Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,152 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 49,099 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 38,409 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 26,949 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 26,949 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 19,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 19,886 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 19,796 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 19,683 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 19,531 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 19,385 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 19,237 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Van?

Based on 751 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
1,392
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 35
Stop lamp not working 24
position lamp(s) not working 18
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18
Headlamp aim too high 15
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S951 BGJ is a 1998 Reliant Rialto Van in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1998 Reliant Rialto Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 35,266 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 Van fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S951 BGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Van typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 28 years old, this Reliant Rialto Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S951 BGJ is a 1998 Reliant Rialto Van, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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