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A825 RBV

1984 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

60,002 mi
Last recorded60,002 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA825 RBV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 60,002 miles

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

slight oil burn (not excessive)

Pass 15 Dec 2023 58,661 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around steering box (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear blue smoke

Fail 15 Dec 2023 58,661 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around steering box (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear blue smoke

Pass 17 Dec 2022 56,861 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 55,066 miles

Offside Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 53,394 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 53,382 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play play in ball joint and boot leaking oil (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength swingarm corroded and split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 49,004 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 46,188 miles

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 40,206 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 32,711 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 32,706 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 25,917 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 18,356 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 12,002 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 7,341 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 7,341 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 99,096 miles

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

rear n/s back plate wet

Pass 1 Nov 2010 90,727 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 82,922 miles

Centre Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 77,172 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 77,172 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 60,985 miles

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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A825 RBV is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A825 RBV, 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 A825 RBV registered?

A825 RBV is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 3 July 1984.

Is A825 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A825 RBV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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