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A401 UMB

1984 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,336 mi
Last recorded97,336 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA401 UMB
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 97,336 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 97,062 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 96,882 miles

slight play in king pin

Pass 27 Nov 2012 96,385 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 92,275 miles

movement in king pin

Pass 22 Sep 2010 86,483 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 78,969 miles

movement in front king pin only just acceptable if pin has been replaced may require other components in future

Fail 11 Aug 2009 78,902 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

movement in front king pin only just acceptable if pin has been replaced may require other components in future

Pass 11 Sep 2008 72,727 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 72,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 66,872 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 59,816 miles

some movement in king pin

Fail 8 Aug 2006 59,686 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some movement in king pin

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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A401 UMB is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A401 UMB, 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 A401 UMB registered?

A401 UMB is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 2 March 1984.

Is A401 UMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A401 UMB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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