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A226 LYG

1984 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

31,642 mi
Last recorded31,642 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2007
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA226 LYG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2007 31,642 miles

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

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

Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 22,790 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 22,790 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

oil leak

propshaft rear uj worn

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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A226 LYG is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 A226 LYG, 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 A226 LYG registered?

A226 LYG is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 5 January 1984.

Is A226 LYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A226 LYG shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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