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A704 DNR

1983 Reliant Rialto

Green Diesel 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA704 DNR
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2010
Pass 7 Sep 2009

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

slight surface rust on both rear brake discs

Pass 31 Mar 2007 83,617 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 83,617 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

nearside door mirror not fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2006 81,520 miles

rear fog lamp slightly loose and damaged

rear registration plate deteriorating around digits but still legible

Fail 15 Mar 2006 81,520 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear fog lamp slightly loose and damaged

rear registration plate deteriorating around digits but still legible

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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A704 DNR is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A704 DNR, 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 A704 DNR registered?

A704 DNR is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A704 DNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A704 DNR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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