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P604 TUA

1996 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

57,421 mi
Last recorded57,421 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Reliant Rialto46,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP604 TUA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 57,421 miles

All passenger seats and seat belts removed at time of test

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Apr 2023 57,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

All passenger seats and seat belts removed at time of test

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 57,346 miles

slight play in kingpin Advise only

Pass 3 Oct 2019 56,552 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in half shaft bearing

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight play in front engine mountings

Pass 18 Oct 2018 53,928 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 53,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2017 51,063 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 51,063 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

engine mounting defective

Pass 19 Oct 2016 48,392 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 45,910 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 45,910 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 43,810 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 43,810 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2013 41,389 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 38,054 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 35,205 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 32,369 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 30,170 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,539 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 23,697 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 20,572 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 17,692 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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P604 TUA is a 1996 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P604 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.

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What year was P604 TUA registered?

P604 TUA is a 1996 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P604 TUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P604 TUA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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