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AU53 HLD

2003 Rieju RS2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,381 mi
Last recorded24,381 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Rieju RS212,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 HLD
MakeRieju
ModelRS2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,381 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 5 May 2012 22,500 miles

rear seat or single seat missing

Pass 12 Apr 2011 17,270 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 17,270 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 13,581 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 May 2009 12,790 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 12,790 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2008 10,495 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 9,125 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 9,119 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

How Reliable is the Rieju RS2?

Based on 2,094 MOT tests across 369 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
1,160
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
369
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 99
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 89
wheel bearings have excessive free play 69
Drive chain excessively loose 66
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 56
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AU53 HLD is a 2003 Rieju RS2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Rieju RS2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 12,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rieju RS2 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 HLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rieju RS2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Rieju RS2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU53 HLD is a 2003 Rieju RS2, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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