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A274 MGS

1984 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,159 mi
Last recorded32,159 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2007
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA274 MGS
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,159 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 29,543 miles

n/s mirror adrift

seat padding adrift

Fail 17 Feb 2006 29,543 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Upper Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

drivers seat pading adrift

n/s mirror adrift

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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A274 MGS 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 66.7%.

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 A274 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 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 A274 MGS registered?

A274 MGS is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 6 April 1984.

Is A274 MGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A274 MGS shows 3 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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