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P247 JWF

1996 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

84,902 mi
Last recorded84,902 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Reliant Rialto46,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 JWF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 84,902 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake pedal low (1.2.2 (a) (i))

wiring untidy

Pass 2 Aug 2021 83,756 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 28 Jul 2021 83,754 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

wiring underneath insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2020 83,533 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 82,195 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s rear brake reading low

Pass 8 Jan 2018 80,834 miles

n/s rear bumper damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2017 78,030 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 78,308 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 75,443 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 75,440 miles

Direction indicator not working N/s front (1.4.A.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working N/front (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high O/s (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/s (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam N/s (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working O/s (1.3.2b)

N/s front engine mount securing nut loose

Pass 11 Feb 2014 74,863 miles

Oil leak

advisery; nearside rear brake backing plate damp with oil

Fail 7 Feb 2014 74,847 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

advisery; nearside rear brake backing plate damp with oil

Pass 4 Feb 2013 73,004 miles

Nearside rear brake drum outer back plate covered with oil

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 72,954 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake drum outer back plate covered with oil

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 70,152 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 70,134 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 66,545 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 62,897 miles

Oil leak

advisery; n/side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2009 59,127 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2009 59,026 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2008 55,178 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 55,069 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 51,532 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 49,288 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 49,250 miles

Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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P247 JWF is a 1996 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P247 JWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P247 JWF registered?

P247 JWF is a 1996 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 7 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P247 JWF shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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