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R54 HWU

1998 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,795 mi
Last recorded89,795 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 HWU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 89,795 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 89,795 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 87,902 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 86,231 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 85,358 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 84,410 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 83,179 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 81,250 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 81,195 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 80,322 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 77,710 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 76,102 miles

Centre Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 76,091 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 73,772 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 71,049 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 66,077 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,153 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 57,585 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 52,499 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 48,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,136 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 45,192 miles

all brake pips slightly corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2007 45,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake pips slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2006 40,320 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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