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R805 EWU

1998 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

46,008 mi
Last recorded46,008 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 EWU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 46,008 miles

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 25 Jan 2017 45,386 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 45,385 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 43,763 miles

security of narside headlamp

Pass 21 Jan 2015 42,685 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 42,685 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 42,471 miles

no n/s mirror

scratches on body work

Pass 4 Dec 2012 41,782 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 41,739 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 31 May 2011 39,705 miles

headlamp reflecters faded

Pass 26 May 2010 36,537 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 36,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise front headlamp reflectors have faded

Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,149 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 35,149 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise bonnet release cable handle broken

Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,568 miles

advise slight lift in king pin

Fail 6 Jun 2008 33,568 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise slight lift in king pin

Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,002 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 32,002 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2006 30,997 miles

wear in steering box

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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R805 EWU is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R805 EWU, 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 R805 EWU registered?

R805 EWU is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R805 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R805 EWU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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