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N306 JAH

1996 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,758 mi
Last recorded54,758 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Reliant Rialto46,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN306 JAH
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,758 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake n/s binds slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2011 53,429 miles

play in steering box

Pass 4 Sep 2010 5,194 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 51,813 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 49,325 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 49,296 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Jul 2009 49,267 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2008 46,569 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 42,920 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 42,897 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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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N306 JAH is a 1996 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 46,380 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 N306 JAH, 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 30 years old, this Reliant Rialto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N306 JAH registered?

N306 JAH is a 1996 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 10 February 1996.

Is N306 JAH safe to buy?

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