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A398 AAK

1984 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,646 mi
Last recorded38,646 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA398 AAK
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 38,646 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 25,415 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 13,431 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 1,686 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 1,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Aug 2005 1,676 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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A398 AAK is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A398 AAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A398 AAK registered?

A398 AAK is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 24 April 1984.

Is A398 AAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A398 AAK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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