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P603 TUA

1996 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,439 mi
Last recorded77,439 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Reliant Rialto46,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 TUA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 77,439 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 77,435 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2007 70,139 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 62,166 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 62,146 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P603 TUA is a 1996 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P603 TUA, 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 P603 TUA registered?

P603 TUA is a 1996 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 2 November 1996.

Is P603 TUA safe to buy?

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