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N989 HWU

1996 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,183 mi
Last recorded81,183 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Reliant Rialto46,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN989 HWU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 81,183 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 80,218 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 80,218 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play at the steering box end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 77,385 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,437 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,548 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 68,479 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 65,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 62,509 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 59,842 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 57,265 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 57,265 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,325 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 50,056 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 45,504 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brakes require adjustment

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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N989 HWU is a 1996 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N989 HWU, 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

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What year was N989 HWU registered?

N989 HWU is a 1996 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 3 February 1996.

Is N989 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N989 HWU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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