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P965 SNW

1996 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,355 mi
Last recorded58,355 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Reliant Rialto46,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP965 SNW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 58,355 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 57,389 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 56,585 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 56,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 54,475 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 52,785 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2014 52,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 51,686 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 18 Jul 2012 50,451 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 49,113 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,378 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 47,507 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 45,399 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 42,503 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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P965 SNW is a 1996 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P965 SNW, 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

How do I check the history of P965 SNW?

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What year was P965 SNW registered?

P965 SNW is a 1996 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 16 November 1996.

Is P965 SNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P965 SNW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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