MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
o/s/r brake cylinder area damp
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
Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
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)
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.
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Slight play to cross-shaft in steering box
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was A280 KDX registered?
A280 KDX is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 8 May 1984.
Is A280 KDX safe to buy?
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