MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,481 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front wheel bearing slightly course
Two bolts loose on rear prop shaft u/j
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front wheel bearing slightly course
Two bolts loose on rear prop shaft u/j
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
petrol smell under bonnet
Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
offside rear centre body mounting corroded
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
offside rear centre body mounting corroded
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
chassis very rusty front to rear on both sides
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
chassis very rusty front to rear on both sides
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
engine oil leak
some play in steering box
Centre Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
chassis is rotten
tick over is high
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Centre Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chassis is rotten
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chassis and shockabsorber mountings rotten and corroded
oil leak from engine
one exhaust rubber missing
some play in steering box
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chassis and shockabsorber mountings rotten and corroded
oil leak from engine
one exhaust rubber missing
some play in steering box
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A53 LUA is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1983 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 52,021 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 A53 LUA, 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 43 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A53 LUA registered?
A53 LUA is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 26 October 1983.
Is A53 LUA safe to buy?
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