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P255 JAL

1997 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,999 mi
Last recorded47,999 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 JAL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 20 May 2008 47,999 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 46,532 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 45,116 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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P255 JAL is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P255 JAL, 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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How do I check the history of P255 JAL?

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What year was P255 JAL registered?

P255 JAL is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P255 JAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P255 JAL shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P255 JAL have outstanding finance?

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