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N796 DCA

1995 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,905 mi
Last recorded89,905 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1995 Reliant Rialto42,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN796 DCA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 89,905 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 89,905 miles

Direction indicator not working All (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Side repeater not working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2016 89,873 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 89,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2015 89,781 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 88,738 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 88,738 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 85,622 miles

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

Water ingress in nearside headlamp.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 85,622 miles

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

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

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

Water ingress in nearside headlamp.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 82,271 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 82,271 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 80,504 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 80,504 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 77,786 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 77,786 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 74,646 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 74,646 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 71,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 68,239 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 68,239 miles

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2006 63,265 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 63,265 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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N796 DCA is a 1995 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N796 DCA, 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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N796 DCA is a 1995 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 4 August 1995.

Is N796 DCA safe to buy?

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