Rieju Marathon Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Rieju Marathon reliable? We analysed 1,491 real MOT tests across 327 vehicles to find out.
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The Rieju Marathon is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Rieju Marathon.
Rieju Marathon Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Rieju Marathon. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Rieju Marathon MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Rieju Marathon to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Rieju Marathon Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Rieju Marathon models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Rieju Marathon Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Rieju Marathon owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Rieju Marathon MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Rieju Marathon year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 52 | 69.2% | 2,571 | 4,340 | 5,503 |
| 2017 | 179 | 72.6% | 2,714 | 7,834 | 13,139 |
| 2016 | 400 | 70.0% | 1,667 | 3,858 | 8,160 |
| 2015 | 319 | 68.0% | 1,446 | 4,568 | 8,717 |
| 2014 | 338 | 69.2% | 3,748 | 6,952 | 10,970 |
| 2013 | 88 | 65.9% | 3,768 | 6,263 | 10,342 |
How Long Does a Rieju Marathon Last?
Based on 327 Rieju Marathon vehicles on UK roads.
Rieju Marathon Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Rieju Marathon MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Rieju Marathon
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
72.6% MOT pass rate from 179 tests
65.9% MOT pass rate from 88 tests
The best year to buy a used Rieju Marathon is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 72.6% across 179 tests. The 2013 model year has the lowest pass rate at 65.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Rieju Marathon Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rieju Marathon THIS CAR | 69.6% | 1,491 | 5,258 mi | 13 yrs |
| Rieju Mrt | 69.3% | 2,387 | 5,665 mi | 14 yrs |
| Rieju RS2 | 64.1% | 2,094 | 9,292 mi | 23 yrs |
| Rieju RS | 68.5% | 1,416 | 6,705 mi | 13 yrs |
| Ford Focus Zetec 125 Auto | 89.8% | 686 | 44,039 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Rieju Mrt (69.3% pass rate) and the Rieju RS2 (64.1% pass rate), the Rieju Marathon outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Rieju Marathon has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.6% across 1,491 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Rieju Marathon with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Rieju Marathon owner drives around 837 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Rieju Marathon models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.