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R204 CDW

1998 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

70,488 mi
Last recorded70,488 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 CDW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2018 70,488 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 68,859 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 68,859 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 66,544 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 66,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 64,231 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 64,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 62,514 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 59,524 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 59,524 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 54,881 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,619 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 50,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 46,917 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 46,917 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,960 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 43,954 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

foot and handbreak requir adjusting

Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,079 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 37,928 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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R204 CDW is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1998 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 44,853 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 R204 CDW, 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 28 years old, this Reliant Rialto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R204 CDW registered?

R204 CDW is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R204 CDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R204 CDW shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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