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R808 EWU

1998 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,841 mi
Last recorded54,841 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 EWU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,841 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 51,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 50,161 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 49,246 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 48,135 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 43,780 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 39,577 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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R808 EWU is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R808 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R808 EWU?

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What year was R808 EWU registered?

R808 EWU is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R808 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R808 EWU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R808 EWU have outstanding finance?

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