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R205 CDW

1998 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,363 mi
Last recorded72,363 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 CDW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,363 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 68,272 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 64,667 miles

Slight bind to o/s n/s rear brake

Fail 27 Sep 2011 64,667 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,717 miles

N/s rear spring eye bush worn

Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,554 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 44,998 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,523 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 38,523 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 35,974 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 35,974 miles

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.

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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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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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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