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P290 OLC

1997 Reliant Rialto

Blue Diesel 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

343,578 mi
Last recorded343,578 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 OLC
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2012 343,578 miles

Advise,oil leak.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 246,979 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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P290 OLC is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P290 OLC, 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 P290 OLC registered?

P290 OLC is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P290 OLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P290 OLC shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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