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N947 HWX

1996 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,725 mi
Last recorded46,725 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Reliant Rialto46,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN947 HWX
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2010 46,725 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

play in steering box

Pass 4 Sep 2009 45,690 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 45,690 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2008 45,312 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 45,301 miles

Centre Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,575 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 43,734 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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N947 HWX is a 1996 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N947 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.

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What year was N947 HWX registered?

N947 HWX is a 1996 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 13 January 1996.

Is N947 HWX safe to buy?

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