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A301 XMF

1984 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

26,623 mi
Last recorded26,623 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA301 XMF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 26,623 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2021 26,582 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 26,503 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2019 26,340 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 8 Nov 2019 26,340 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both headlamps not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working all lamps front and rear not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Oct 2018 26,254 miles

Front brake fittings and ferrule's are corroded

Offside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2018 26,216 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 25,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 25,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 25,510 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 24,920 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 24,919 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 24,617 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,500 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 243,951 miles

nearside rear light lense repaired

rear number plate in poor condition

some play in steering box output shaft.

some play in steering column to bulkhead fixing

Pass 24 Apr 2009 24,277 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,164 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 23,944 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 23,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 23,672 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 XMF is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A301 XMF, 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 A301 XMF registered?

A301 XMF is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 20 February 1984.

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