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P711 FCH

1996 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

41,140 mi
Last recorded41,140 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Reliant Rialto46,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 FCH
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2024 41,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened leaf spring fixing bolt securing washer badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear and loose (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished and seperating between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2022 40,972 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 40,938 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt of the wrong type fitted wrong (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt of the wrong type fitted wrong (7.1.2 (c))

Central Front Suspension arm fractured badly corroded and breaking away (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear axle tube corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear axle tube corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2020 40,523 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front axle king pin slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 40,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced drivers seat mounting (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front axle king pin slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 39,859 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 39,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear axle rusting near suspension prescribed areas

Pass 21 Dec 2018 38,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear hub modified but secure

Fail 13 Dec 2018 38,413 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear hub modified but secure

Pass 8 Dec 2017 36,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 36,867 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 35,255 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 33,444 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 31,487 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 29,598 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 29,518 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 27,623 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 27,557 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 25,545 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 23,739 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 22,633 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 82,180 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 21,859 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 21,849 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 21,022 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 21,016 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 20,364 miles

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

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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P711 FCH is a 1996 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 P711 FCH, 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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P711 FCH is a 1996 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 10 December 1996.

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