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A378 BAL

1983 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,478 mi
Last recorded75,478 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA378 BAL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 75,478 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 73,158 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 68,017 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 68,017 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working No front or rear side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 62,313 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 56,987 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 72,202 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 71,870 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 71,791 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 71,561 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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A378 BAL is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A378 BAL, 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 A378 BAL registered?

A378 BAL is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 5 September 1983.

Is A378 BAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A378 BAL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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