MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,183 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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