MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,930 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS
front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S989 FWU is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S989 FWU, 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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How do I check the history of S989 FWU?
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What year was S989 FWU registered?
S989 FWU is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 20 November 1998.
Is S989 FWU safe to buy?
The MOT history for S989 FWU shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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