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A208 AKW

1984 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,854 mi
Last recorded6,854 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA208 AKW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 6,854 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 6,823 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

prop bolts loose

Pass 18 Jul 2018 6,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jan 2016 6,781 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 6,776 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 5,137 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 5,137 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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A208 AKW is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A208 AKW, 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 A208 AKW registered?

A208 AKW is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 21 June 1984.

Is A208 AKW safe to buy?

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