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P412 LWP

1996 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

19,822 mi
Last recorded19,822 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Reliant Rialto46,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP412 LWP
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 19,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyre perished

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear tyres perished

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 18,737 miles

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

Prop shaft rear UJ worn

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 17,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 15,172 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 15 Oct 2012 11,274 miles

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

Head light out put low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in steering box

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 9,215 miles

Head light output low

Slight play in steering box

Fail 14 Oct 2011 9,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Head light output low

Slight play in steering box

Pass 27 Oct 2010 7,289 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 6,207 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 6,207 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 2,447 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 99,604 miles

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

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

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 88,757 miles

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

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

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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P412 LWP is a 1996 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P412 LWP, 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.

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What year was P412 LWP registered?

P412 LWP is a 1996 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 4 December 1996.

Is P412 LWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P412 LWP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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