1998 Reliant Rialto VAN 0.8L Petrol · S951 BGJ
1998 Reliant Rialto VAN (0.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 71,823 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- RELIANT RIALTO VAN
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/06/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26/11/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,823 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 848cc
S951 BGJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/08/2026
- 71,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S951 BGJ Mileage History
- 14/12/202171,310 mi
- 14/12/202171,310 mi
- 07/06/202371,825 mi+515 mi
- 24/08/202671,823 mi-2 mi
Average of roughly 109 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S951 BGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Reliant Rialto Van (S951 BGJ) between December 2021 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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