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R460 HPU

1998 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,978 mi
Last recorded52,978 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 HPU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,978 miles

1. Nail in nearside rear tyre. 2. Offside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge. 3. Rear number plate becoming deteriorated. 4. Front top shock absorber mounting plate becoming corroded.

5. Nearside and offside rear anti roll bar mounting bushes becoming worn. 6. Front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

Pass 29 Oct 2011 42,530 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 42,521 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

1/ front to rear and both rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2010 32,187 miles

1/ front tyre wearing on edges and becoming perished 2/ Front and rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded. 3/ Both rear axle steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

4. Slight play in front king pin. 5. Rear number plate becoming deteriorated.

Fail 28 Oct 2010 32,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1/ front tyre wearing on edges and becoming perished 2/ Front and rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded. 3/ Both rear axle steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

4. Slight play in front king pin. 5. Rear number plate becoming deteriorated.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 22,805 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

suspension a frame corroding

Pass 1 May 2008 21,843 miles

wiper blade wearing

Pass 18 May 2007 20,716 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 20,716 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 18,584 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 18,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R460 HPU 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 63.6%.

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 R460 HPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R460 HPU registered?

R460 HPU is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R460 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R460 HPU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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