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A525 LFX

1984 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

987 mi
Last recorded987 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA525 LFX
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 987 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 9,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 910 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 824 miles

Rear shock absorbers rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2015 651 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 630 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 2,553 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine mounting split

Pass 5 Sep 2013 99,878 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 99,857 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 99,207 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 99,207 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

tront wheel crodded

wiper to long

Pass 9 Aug 2011 98,421 miles

o/s front engine mounting broken

Pass 17 Aug 2010 97,290 miles

n/s mirror missing

tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 4 Aug 2009 96,627 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 96,627 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 95,438 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 95,438 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s mirror missing

Pass 26 Jul 2007 94,246 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 93,389 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 93,389 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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A525 LFX is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 A525 LFX, 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 A525 LFX registered?

A525 LFX is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 27 March 1984.

Is A525 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A525 LFX shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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