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A202 RUA

1984 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,429 mi
Last recorded18,429 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA202 RUA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 18,429 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

chasis covered in thick underseal

front flexi could be more secure

o/s rear tyre perished

some play in front wheel bearing

some play in king pin

Fail 11 Oct 2017 18,429 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

chasis covered in thick underseal

front flexi could be more secure

o/s rear tyre perished

some play in front wheel bearing

some play in king pin

Pass 12 Jul 2016 18,425 miles

chasis and brake pipes covered in thick underseal

o/s rear tyre perished

some corrosion to chasis

Pass 15 Jun 2015 18,316 miles

battery could be more secure

chasis covered in thick underseal

slight play in steering

Pass 2 Jul 2014 18,196 miles

battery could be more secure

slight play in steering box

underside covered in thick underseal

Fail 2 Jul 2014 18,196 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery could be more secure

slight play in steering box

underside covered in thick underseal

Pass 11 Jul 2013 18,151 miles

battery insecure

chasis covered in thick underseal

slight play in steering box

some corrosion to chasis

Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,901 miles

battery insecure

some play in front wheel bearing and king pin

some play in top steering mounting

Pass 11 Jul 2011 17,737 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

some play in kingpin and bearing

underside covered in thick underseal

Pass 12 Jul 2010 17,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fog could be more secure

no hazards

slight play in kingpin and front wheel bearing

slight play in steering box

strong smell of petrol

Fail 12 Jul 2010 17,517 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fog could be more secure

no hazards

slight play in kingpin and front wheel bearing

slight play in steering box

strong smell of petrol

Pass 8 Jul 2009 17,196 miles

some play in king pin

some play in steering box

strong smell of petrol unable to find leak

Pass 15 Jul 2008 16,318 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 16,296 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 15,803 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 15,455 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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A202 RUA is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A202 RUA, 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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A202 RUA is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 22 June 1984.

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