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N172 WJL

1995 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,143 mi
Last recorded52,143 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Reliant Rialto42,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 WJL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,143 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,281 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 50,269 miles

Centre Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2009 49,102 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 49,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2008 47,135 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 47,135 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,689 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 44,341 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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N172 WJL is a 1995 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 42,372 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 N172 WJL, 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 31 years old, this Reliant Rialto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N172 WJL registered?

N172 WJL is a 1995 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 13 September 1995.

Is N172 WJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N172 WJL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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