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A530 AWJ

1984 Reliant Rialto

Purple Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA530 AWJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2019

Both front fork stanchions have corrosion/pitting

Pass 16 Jun 2017 65 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 20 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014

ODOMETER SHOWING NO DISPLAY

Pass 6 Sep 2012
Pass 12 Jun 2009 18 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 18 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 18 miles

Brake rod excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the stationary pin (3.3.A.1g)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (9.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 16 miles

rear brakes could be better

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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A530 AWJ is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Purple with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A530 AWJ, 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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How do I check the history of A530 AWJ?

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What year was A530 AWJ registered?

A530 AWJ is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 24 April 1984.

Is A530 AWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A530 AWJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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