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A403 PTA

1984 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

53,512 mi
Last recorded53,512 miles
Recorded on15 May 2006
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA403 PTA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2006 53,512 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

propshaft defective

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2006 53,496 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advies,o/s door mirror only just secure at time of test.

non obligatory mirror damaged

propshaft defective

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2006 53,484 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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A403 PTA is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 A403 PTA, 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 A403 PTA registered?

A403 PTA is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 May 1984.

Is A403 PTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A403 PTA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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