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A43 DSC

1984 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,095 mi
Last recorded46,095 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA43 DSC
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,095 miles

light play in front wheel bearing

n/s/f engine mounting detatched

Fail 26 Mar 2011 46,093 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

light play in front wheel bearing

n/s/f engine mounting detatched

Pass 30 Mar 2010 40,776 miles

Slight play in rear Universal joint

Fail 30 Mar 2010 40,776 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in rear Universal joint

Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,586 miles

Slight play in Anti Roll Bar "D" Bushes

Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,370 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in king pin

Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,264 miles

Bonnet lock loose

Play in track rod

Pass 27 Mar 2006 17,138 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 17,138 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

parking brake cables sticking

slight play in king pin

slight play in steering column

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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A43 DSC is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 A43 DSC, 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 A43 DSC registered?

A43 DSC is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 20 March 1984.

Is A43 DSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A43 DSC shows 9 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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