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N946 HWX

1996 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,956 mi
Last recorded24,956 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Reliant Rialto46,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN946 HWX
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2011 24,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,956 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 21,116 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 21,116 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 17,724 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 13,881 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 13,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 7,770 miles

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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N946 HWX is a 1996 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 46,380 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 N946 HWX, 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 30 years old, this Reliant Rialto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N946 HWX?

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What year was N946 HWX registered?

N946 HWX is a 1996 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N946 HWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N946 HWX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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