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A708 OBP

1983 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,086 mi
Last recorded43,086 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA708 OBP
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 43,086 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Various suspension components have general corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,195 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,777 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 42,777 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 38,623 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 38,602 miles

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,692 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 33,048 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 33,048 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Front shocker bushes splitting

Front tyre sidewall cracking

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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A708 OBP is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 A708 OBP, 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 A708 OBP registered?

A708 OBP is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 19 November 1983.

Is A708 OBP safe to buy?

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