MOT Status
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89,795 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Centre Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
all brake pips slightly corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
all brake pips slightly corroded
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R54 HWU is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R54 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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How do I check the history of R54 HWU?
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What year was R54 HWU registered?
R54 HWU is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 13 June 1998.
Is R54 HWU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R54 HWU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R54 HWU have outstanding finance?
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