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R492 ETW

1998 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,482 mi
Last recorded34,482 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 ETW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 34,482 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust back box mounting worn (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Nov 2020 34,441 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside and offside by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 34,135 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 34,110 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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R492 ETW is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R492 ETW, 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 R492 ETW registered?

R492 ETW is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 25 April 1998.

Is R492 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R492 ETW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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