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A59 PRV

1984 Reliant Rialto

Multi-colour Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,281 mi
Last recorded48,281 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA59 PRV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 48,281 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 48,273 miles

wireing around rear axel may short out

Fail 23 Nov 2016 48,272 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Rear Rear reflector missing both sides (1.5.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure missing (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

wiring around rear leaf spring may short out

Pass 13 Mar 2015 46,973 miles

Front tyre edged off to 2.2 mm

Movement in front king pin

Oil leak from engine

Rust mark around left hand rear spring "U" bolts

Fail 27 Feb 2015 46,957 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front tyre edged off to 2.2 mm

Movement in front king pin

Oil leak from engine

Rust mark around left hand rear spring "U" bolts

Pass 4 Oct 2013 45,087 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 45,071 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,193 miles

All windows tinted

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,387 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system

Sun screen fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 58,068 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 58,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Large crack in front number plate

Both headlamp patterns fading

Slight drag on left rear brake

Wiper blade perishing

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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A59 PRV is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Multi-colour with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A59 PRV, 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 A59 PRV registered?

A59 PRV is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 June 1984.

Is A59 PRV safe to buy?

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