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A244 HVC

1983 Reliant Rialto

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

509 mi
Last recorded509 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA244 HVC
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 509 miles

front brake slightly binding

Fail 25 Jun 2018 509 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake slightly binding

parking brake slightly binding/ little reserve travel

Pass 3 May 2016 359 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 326 miles

Front position lamp(s) does not face the front no sidelights facing forward on extremes of vehicle (1.1.A.3a)

possible bad earth on rear lights

Pass 22 Oct 2014 98,694 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 98,694 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear exhaust mountings deteriorated.

slight play in front centre kingpin.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 95,729 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 95,518 miles

Centre Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 93,658 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 92,944 miles

all three tyres slight deterioation on wall rubber

Pass 2 Oct 2009 92,080 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 92,050 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 90,544 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 88,612 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 87,160 miles

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

rear reg plate tarnished

Pass 13 Oct 2005 85,586 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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A244 HVC is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 52,021 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 A244 HVC, 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 43 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A244 HVC registered?

A244 HVC is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 30 November 1983.

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