MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,932 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight play to king pin /bush
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play to king pin /bush
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
oil leak from s/box# oil leak to nsr hub
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R52 HWU is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Green 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 R52 HWU, 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 R52 HWU registered?
R52 HWU is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 26 May 1998.
Is R52 HWU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R52 HWU 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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