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P523 RUM

1996 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,614 mi
Last recorded38,614 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Reliant Rialto46,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 RUM
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,614 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 38,614 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 38,614 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,614 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,614 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 38,614 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 38,614 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 38,614 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 38,614 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

exhaust tail pipe missing.emissions output high.front to rear metal brake pipe rusty.

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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P523 RUM is a 1996 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P523 RUM, 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 P523 RUM registered?

P523 RUM is a 1996 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P523 RUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P523 RUM shows 9 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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