MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,363 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight bind to o/s n/s rear brake
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Slight bind to o/s n/s rear brake
N/s rear spring eye bush worn
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Screen wash does not reach windscreen
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R205 CDW is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 R205 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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How do I check the history of R205 CDW?
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What year was R205 CDW registered?
R205 CDW is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 6 February 1998.
Is R205 CDW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R205 CDW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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