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N994 HWU

1996 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

46,192 mi
Last recorded46,192 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Reliant Rialto46,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN994 HWU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 46,192 miles

front king pin has slight play in it

Fail 11 Feb 2010 46,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front king pin has slight play in it

Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,819 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine leaking oil

front kingpin has slight lift

Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,011 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 39,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 34,516 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 34,483 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 28,795 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 28,737 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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N994 HWU is a 1996 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N994 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 N994 HWU registered?

N994 HWU is a 1996 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N994 HWU safe to buy?

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