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A53 LUA

1983 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

39,481 mi
Last recorded39,481 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA53 LUA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 39,481 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 39,425 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 36,271 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 36,216 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,624 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 30,891 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,405 miles

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)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 28,366 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,707 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside rear centre body mounting corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2009 25,663 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,969 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,113 miles

chassis very rusty front to rear on both sides

Fail 5 Sep 2007 20,073 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,626 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine oil leak

some play in steering box

Fail 19 Sep 2006 17,624 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 17,622 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 14,833 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2005 14,750 miles

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?

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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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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A53 LUA is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 26 October 1983.

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