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A301 BNU

1983 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,041 mi
Last recorded55,041 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA301 BNU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 55,041 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water Ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Sight Uplift In King Pin

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 54,687 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 28 Oct 2017 54,309 miles

slight play in steering box

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 53,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange, nut missing (7.1.2)

clutch return spring broken

rear fog light came on when tapped

slight play in front king pin

slight play in steering box

Pass 24 Oct 2015 53,541 miles

front shocker bushes deteriorated

slight play in front king pin

slight play in steering box

Pass 25 Oct 2014 53,301 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 23 Nov 2013 53,032 miles

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

Oil leak

front shocker bush starting to split

slight play in steering box

Fail 28 Sep 2013 53,025 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear shockers knocking slightly

slight play in steering box

Pass 29 Sep 2012 52,705 miles

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

rear shocker knocking slightly

slight play in steering box

Pass 17 Sep 2011 52,243 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 51,803 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 51,778 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear spring shackle fouling fuel tank mounting

prop shaft flange bolts loose

Pass 19 Sep 2009 51,080 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 51,070 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 50,267 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake hose ferrules rusty

slight play in front king pin

slight play in steering box

Pass 29 Sep 2007 49,552 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake hose ferrules rusty

slight play and weep from steering box

slight play in front king pin

Pass 23 Sep 2006 48,615 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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A301 BNU is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A301 BNU, 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.

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What year was A301 BNU registered?

A301 BNU is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A301 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A301 BNU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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