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R52 HWU

1998 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,932 mi
Last recorded58,932 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 HWU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 58,932 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,168 miles

slight play to king pin /bush

Fail 10 Nov 2010 56,068 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play to king pin /bush

Fail 20 Aug 2010 54,661 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 49,791 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 48,606 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 48,606 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 46,873 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 46,871 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 44,565 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 42,012 miles

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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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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