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A389 KUE

1984 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

31,709 mi
Last recorded31,709 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA389 KUE
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2022 31,709 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL

Front OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Offside Front BOTTOM ENGINE MOUNT PERISHED

Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,651 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 27 Jul 2010 31,639 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,600 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 8 Oct 2008 31,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 24 Jul 2008 31,565 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres heavy cracks on side walls

steering box slight play on drop arm

Pass 16 Mar 2007 51,258 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 31,257 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A389 KUE is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 A389 KUE, 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 A389 KUE registered?

A389 KUE is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 7 March 1984.

Is A389 KUE safe to buy?

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