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P439 XTA

1996 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,469 mi
Last recorded59,469 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Reliant Rialto46,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 XTA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 59,469 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 56,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2017 56,318 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 55,721 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 55,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 55,426 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,001 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 54,687 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 54,131 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 54,119 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2011 53,852 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 53,844 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 53,489 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 52,856 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 52,334 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 51,099 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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P439 XTA is a 1996 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P439 XTA, 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 P439 XTA registered?

P439 XTA is a 1996 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P439 XTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P439 XTA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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