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A748 DUF

1984 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

7,752 mi
Last recorded7,752 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA748 DUF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 7,752 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 7,752 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 7,638 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ns/f seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2023 4,502 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 4,502 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 2,380 miles

hand brake weak on offside wheel

Fail 7 Apr 2022 2,373 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect reflector faded? (4.1.2 (c))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down steering column insecure on insecure dashboard (2.2.2 (a))

hand brake weak on offside wheel

Pass 4 May 2021 15 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 92,415 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 92,407 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 89,102 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 89,093 miles

Central Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 84,984 miles

Clutch lever pivot seized

Front engine mounts weak

Front shock absorber bushes worn

Steering column bracket slight movement

Fail 12 Apr 2016 84,975 miles

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

Clutch lever pivot seized

Front engine mounts weak

Front shock absorber bushes worn

Steering column bracket slight movement

Pass 28 Apr 2015 79,800 miles

Engine mounts deteriorated/split

Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Front shockabsorber bushes worn

Steering column - freeplay at mounting bracket

Fail 24 Apr 2015 79,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Engine mounts deteriorated/split

Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Front shockabsorber bushes worn

Steering column - freeplay at mounting bracket

Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,783 miles

Oil leak

engine and gearbox mountings soft

front registration plate cracked

os/r tyre wall deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2014 74,765 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

front registration plate cracked

gearbox and engine mountings soft

os/r tyre deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting loose

Pass 1 May 2012 70,753 miles

Spare tyre on limit of 1.6mm

Exhaust front pipe deteriorated

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

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

Front shockabsorber bushes worn

Gearbox casing modified for inertia starter motor

Gearbox mounting defective

No air filter fitted

Fail 1 May 2012 70,753 miles

Exhaust front pipe deteriorated

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

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

Front shockabsorber bushes worn

Gearbox casing modified for inertia starter motor

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

No air filter fitted

Spare tyre on limit of 1.6mm

Pass 27 Apr 2009 67,213 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Clutch pivot seized

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fan belt loose

Front shockabsorber bushes slightly worn upper and lower.

Front tyre worn on edge

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

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

Steering column top bracket slight movement

Fail 21 Apr 2009 67,147 miles

Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Clutch pivot seized

Fan belt loose

Front shockabsorber bushes slightly worn upper and lower.

Front tyre worn on edge

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

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

Steering column top bracket slight movement

Pass 15 Apr 2008 62,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column slight movement at top bracket N/S/F door lock sticking No air box fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2007 58,898 miles

surface corrosion to main brake pipe

surface corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 27 Apr 2006 53,981 miles

A-Frame corroded †Main brake pipe to rear corroded, and short pipe. †Front damper bushes weak

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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A748 DUF is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 A748 DUF, 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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A748 DUF is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 8 February 1984.

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