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A175 NHO

1984 Reliant Rialto

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,797 mi
Last recorded33,797 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA175 NHO
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 33,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust corroding

front tyre wearing on offside

front wiper blade slightly insecure

front wiper smearing screen

nearside front headlamp aim slightly deteriorated

slight movement in steering column top mounting

sometimes smells of fuel no visible leaks

windscreen scratched on limits

Fail 2 May 2012 33,797 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust corroding

front tyre wearing on offside

front wiper blade slightly insecure

front wiper smearing screen

nearside front headlamp aim slightly deteriorated

slight movement in steering column top mounting

windscreen scratched on limits

Pass 17 May 2011 31,616 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front seat belts slightly fluffed

handbrake travel on limits

no rear fog not required on class 3

offside front headlamp beam slightly deteriorated.

play in top steering mounting on limits

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2010 29,788 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

rear shocker bushes slightly deteriorated.

Fail 17 May 2010 29,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

rear shocker bushes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 20 May 2009 77,125 miles

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

flash rate of indicators slightly fast.

front wiper blade split

steering column top mounting slightly insecure.

Fail 20 May 2009 77,125 miles

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

flash rate of indicators slightly fast.

front wiper blade split

steering column top mounting slightly insecure.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 74,427 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 70,025 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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A175 NHO is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A175 NHO, 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 A175 NHO registered?

A175 NHO is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 24 February 1984.

Is A175 NHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A175 NHO 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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