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S968 SNA

1998 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

25,782 mi
Last recorded25,782 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 SNA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 25,782 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 25,777 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 25,777 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 25,335 miles

Front tyre starting to split cracked and perish

Fail 27 Apr 2020 25,335 miles

Front tyre starting to split cracked and perish

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 24,972 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 24,972 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 24,970 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Runs across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2018 24,969 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 24,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 145-70-12 uniroyal (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 145-70-12 uniroyal (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 24,657 miles

front brake holding on slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2009 24,484 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 24,484 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 23,958 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 23,958 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 23,171 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 21,566 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2005 19,544 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 19,544 miles

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

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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S968 SNA is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S968 SNA, 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 S968 SNA registered?

S968 SNA is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 3 November 1998.

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