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P252 WHB

1997 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,160 mi
Last recorded50,160 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 WHB
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2009 50,160 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 50,160 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 47,400 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 44,599 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 44,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 41,695 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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P252 WHB is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Red 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 P252 WHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P252 WHB?

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What year was P252 WHB registered?

P252 WHB is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P252 WHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P252 WHB 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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