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P187 YFW

1997 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,391 mi
Last recorded57,391 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 YFW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2010 57,391 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 57,391 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 54,035 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 53,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 49,291 miles

brake pedal travel almost to insufficient reserve travel

Pass 2 Oct 2006 46,274 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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P187 YFW is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 44,127 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 P187 YFW, 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 29 years old, this Reliant Rialto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P187 YFW registered?

P187 YFW is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P187 YFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P187 YFW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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