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P820 EVP

1996 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,147 mi
Last recorded93,147 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Reliant Rialto46,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 EVP
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 93,147 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 89,070 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 89,070 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 84,189 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both number plates slihgtly deteriated ?

rear axle leaking oil

slight play king pin ??

steering box slight play and very slight noise ?

Fail 28 Jun 2010 84,189 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both number plates slihgtly deteriated ?

brake pedal slight traqvel possible adjustment ??

rear axle leaking oil

slight play king pin ??

steering box slight play and very slight noise ?

Pass 29 Jun 2009 79,682 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 29 Jun 2009

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Upper Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 30 Jun 2008 75,318 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 75,317 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2006 64,368 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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P820 EVP is a 1996 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P820 EVP, 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 P820 EVP registered?

P820 EVP is a 1996 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P820 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P820 EVP shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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