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P181 UUH

1996 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,220 mi
Last recorded48,220 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Reliant Rialto46,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 UUH
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,220 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 48,220 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 42,695 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 42,695 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 35,589 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 34,420 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,799 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 31,318 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 31,318 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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P181 UUH is a 1996 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P181 UUH, 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 P181 UUH registered?

P181 UUH is a 1996 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 5 September 1996.

Is P181 UUH safe to buy?

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