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A8 XRJ

1984 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,485 mi
Last recorded91,485 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XRJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 91,485 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 91,485 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 90,964 miles

Slight play in front king pin

Pass 17 Jun 2008 90,110 miles

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

front shock absorber badly corroded

rear propshaft u j badly worn

track rod ends,dust covers split

Pass 19 Jun 2007 89,729 miles

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

track rod end dust cover split

Pass 22 Jun 2006 89,287 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 88,696 miles

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

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

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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A8 XRJ is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 A8 XRJ, 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

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What year was A8 XRJ registered?

A8 XRJ is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A8 XRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 XRJ shows 7 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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