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R818 HWV

1998 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,842 mi
Last recorded19,842 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Reliant Rialto44,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 HWV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 19,842 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 19,587 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 19,048 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 18,357 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 17,828 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 17,828 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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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R818 HWV is a 1998 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R818 HWV, 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 R818 HWV registered?

R818 HWV is a 1998 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R818 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R818 HWV shows 6 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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