MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
bottom radiator hose trapped between body and alternator
front near side engine mount broke
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
bottom radiator hose trapped between body and alternator
front near side engine mount broke
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Rear Spring Eye Bushes Perished.Not Allowing Excessive Movement
Reverse Lamp not Working
Inner Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Inner front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Rear Spring Eye Bushes Perished.Not Allowing Excessive Movement
Reverse Lamp not Working
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A252 MGS is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 A252 MGS, 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 A252 MGS registered?
A252 MGS is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 3 October 1983.
Is A252 MGS safe to buy?
The MOT history for A252 MGS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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