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A859 ERC

1984 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,563 mi
Last recorded79,563 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA859 ERC
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 79,563 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 77,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak.

Pass 26 Oct 2021 75,591 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 75,010 miles

Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2019 73,625 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 71,059 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 67,852 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 67,814 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 65,820 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 65,444 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 65,062 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,870 miles

oil on front shocker

Pass 25 Sep 2012 64,709 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,522 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 64,265 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 63,953 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,953 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 63,749 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 63,749 miles

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

Centre front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 63,591 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 63,074 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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A859 ERC is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A859 ERC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A859 ERC?

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What year was A859 ERC registered?

A859 ERC is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 18 May 1984.

Is A859 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A859 ERC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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