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P993 DEG

1996 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,967 mi
Last recorded39,967 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Reliant Rialto46,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP993 DEG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 39,967 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2024 38,799 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2023 37,594 miles

slight oil leak engine and gearbox

Pass 9 Nov 2022 36,815 miles

engine and gear box leaking oil

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 36,083 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 36,083 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 35,761 miles

oil leaking

Pass 15 Nov 2019 35,214 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 34,162 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 33,161 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 32,151 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 31,129 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 31,129 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 30,160 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 29,381 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 28,523 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 27,744 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 26,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 26,442 miles

Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 25,546 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 24,645 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 24,645 miles

Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 23,582 miles

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 23,582 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 22,384 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2006 22,384 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 20,305 miles

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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P993 DEG 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 77.8%.

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 P993 DEG, 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 P993 DEG registered?

P993 DEG is a 1996 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 21 November 1996.

Is P993 DEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P993 DEG shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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