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A280 KDX

1984 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,204 mi
Last recorded100,204 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA280 KDX
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 100,204 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 100,204 miles

Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 10,020 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s/r brake cylinder area damp

Fail 27 Oct 2010 10,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s/r brake cylinder area damp

Pass 1 Oct 2009 9,694 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 9,694 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 7,955 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 7,955 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

handbrake cable incorrectly fitted to handbrake.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 6,487 miles

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

Slight play to cross-shaft in steering box

Fail 4 Dec 2006 6,487 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight play to cross shaft in steering box

Pass 1 Dec 2005 5,971 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 5,971 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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 KDX is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A280 KDX, 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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A280 KDX is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 8 May 1984.

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