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R412 HSG

1997 Reliant Rialto Van

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,359 mi
Last recorded31,359 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto Van31,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 HSG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Van
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 31,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine leaking oil

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 24 Jun 2009 31,348 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine leaking oil

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 18 Jun 2008 31,170 miles

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

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

both front drag link gaitors split

Pass 22 Feb 2007 30,819 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 30,819 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Van?

Based on 751 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
1,392
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 35
Stop lamp not working 24
position lamp(s) not working 18
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18
Headlamp aim too high 15
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R412 HSG is a 1997 Reliant Rialto Van in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Reliant Rialto Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 31,348 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 Van fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R412 HSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Van typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 29 years old, this Reliant Rialto Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R412 HSG registered?

R412 HSG is a 1997 Reliant Rialto Van, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R412 HSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R412 HSG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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