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A318 PWT

1984 Reliant Rialto

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,060 mi
Last recorded37,060 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA318 PWT
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 37,060 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 36,953 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 35,749 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 35,100 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 35,100 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 May 2018 35,089 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal inappropriately repaired Brake pedal above accelerator (3.3.A.6) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2017 33,768 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 33,440 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 31,447 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 28,501 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,609 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 56,838 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 56,838 miles

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

exhaust slight blow - badly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2006 52,295 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 52,295 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A318 PWT is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A318 PWT, 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 A318 PWT registered?

A318 PWT is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 July 1984.

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