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P605 TUA

1996 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

39,351 mi
Last recorded39,351 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Reliant Rialto46,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 TUA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 39,351 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 39,348 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel very spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

speedo inoperative and does not illuminate

Pass 18 Nov 2020 38,488 miles

drivers seat structure deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2019 36,516 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 36,457 miles

Central Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 34,998 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s parking brake performance 63kg, n/s parking brake performance 100kg lock up,,

oil leak, engine

rear exhaust mounting rubber slightly deteriorated

suspect odometer not working

Fail 12 Sep 2018 34,998 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on inside of front tyre (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working o/s and n/s (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

advance foot brake pedal travel

o/s parking brake performance lower than n/s

oil leak, engine

rear exhaust mounting rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2017 29,831 miles

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

advise, electrical connection,, n/s headlamp

Fail 4 Sep 2017 29,831 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advance footbrake pedal travel

advise, electrical connection,, n/s headlamp

Pass 12 Sep 2016 29,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 29,196 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 26,504 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 25,050 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 23,262 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 22,948 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 22,909 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 21,821 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,140 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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P605 TUA is a 1996 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P605 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 P605 TUA registered?

P605 TUA is a 1996 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 11 November 1996.

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