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A169 MKJ

1984 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

1,174 mi
Last recorded1,174 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA169 MKJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 1,174 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 149 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 138 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 98,053 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 97,898 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 97,896 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2017 97,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel hose leaking at rear above tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 97,663 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge & slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Oct 2012 94,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gear box oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2012 94,933 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gear box oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 93,188 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 90,836 miles

front number plate

Pass 5 Dec 2008 88,841 miles

front number plate

Fail 10 Dec 2007 86,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 86,700 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 84,350 miles

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

Hand brake cable slight corrotion

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 84,346 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Hand brake cable sl. corrotion

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 81,691 miles

Slight corrotion front to rear brake pipes

Slight corrotion on hand brake cable

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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A169 MKJ is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1984 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 47,766 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 A169 MKJ, 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 42 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A169 MKJ registered?

A169 MKJ is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 20 February 1984.

Is A169 MKJ safe to buy?

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