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A280 ERC

1984 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,845 mi
Last recorded96,845 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA280 ERC
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2012 96,845 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 96,845 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 96,760 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 93,817 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake hose ferrules rusty

slight leak from steering box

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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A280 ERC is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 A280 ERC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A280 ERC?

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What year was A280 ERC registered?

A280 ERC is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 30 April 1984.

Is A280 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A280 ERC shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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