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A296 ASG

1983 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,330 mi
Last recorded85,330 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA296 ASG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 85,330 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

slight play noted in steering box

Pass 30 Mar 2021 85,089 miles

Nearside seat removed at time of test

Fail 24 Mar 2021 85,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside seat removed at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2006 62,002 miles

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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A296 ASG is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A296 ASG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A296 ASG registered?

A296 ASG is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 18 November 1983.

Is A296 ASG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A296 ASG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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