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A127 XAB

1983 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,649 mi
Last recorded78,649 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2007
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA127 XAB
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2007 78,649 miles

slight play in steering box

Fail 3 Jul 2007 78,632 miles

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

slight play in upper steering coluumn

Pass 29 Jun 2006 77,287 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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A127 XAB is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 52,021 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 A127 XAB, 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 43 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of A127 XAB?

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What year was A127 XAB registered?

A127 XAB is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 12 September 1983.

Is A127 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A127 XAB shows 3 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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