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A689 NWW

1984 Reliant Rialto

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,927 mi
Last recorded13,927 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA689 NWW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 13,927 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 13,837 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 12,513 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 84,567 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 84,567 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 83,823 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 83,823 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

os mirror loose.

drivers seat will not adjust.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,836 miles

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

both sterring drag links rubbers split

steering column /dash insecure

Fail 29 Apr 2010 82,836 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

both sterring drag links rubbers split

steering column /dash insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2009 82,402 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 82,402 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 524,079 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 524,079 miles

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Outer Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2007 81,131 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 79,477 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 79,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A689 NWW is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A689 NWW, 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 A689 NWW registered?

A689 NWW is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 February 1984.

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