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N398 DWX

1995 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,436 mi
Last recorded86,436 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 1995 Reliant Rialto42,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 DWX
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 86,436 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 86,436 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 84,056 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 81,518 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 78,445 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 74,086 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 69,605 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 May 2012 64,700 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 64,700 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2011 59,367 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 59,356 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 53,504 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 46,927 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 46,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 43,693 miles

exhaust getting weak damp around front and rear of gear box seals worn

Fail 1 May 2007 40,245 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

silte play in front weel bearing

Pass 1 May 2007 40,245 miles

silte play in front weel bearing

Pass 17 May 2006 36,986 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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N398 DWX is a 1995 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1995 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 42,372 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 N398 DWX, 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 31 years old, this Reliant Rialto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N398 DWX registered?

N398 DWX is a 1995 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 12 October 1995.

Is N398 DWX safe to buy?

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