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A197 OUM

1984 Reliant Rialto

Orange Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

18,962 mi
Last recorded18,962 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA197 OUM
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 May 2022 18,962 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear indicator lens damaged

Pass 17 May 2018 18,913 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 18,804 miles

general signs of under body corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2015 18,770 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

n/side front door mirror missing

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2014 18,744 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 16,170 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 15,662 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 15,074 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 15,062 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 13,460 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 13,436 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 11,236 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 11,236 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 7,693 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 7,693 miles

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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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A197 OUM is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Orange with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 A197 OUM, 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 A197 OUM registered?

A197 OUM is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 April 1984.

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