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A924 BVO

1983 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,434 mi
Last recorded70,434 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA924 BVO
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 70,434 miles

front kingpin has slight play

steering box slight play

Pass 16 May 2014 66,478 miles

slight oil leak on rear diff

Fail 7 May 2014 64,551 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake fluid level low

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 20 May 2013 62,741 miles

exhaust poor

slight play front king-pin

Pass 19 May 2012 59,690 miles

Oil leak

slight play front king-pin & steering box

Fail 18 May 2012 59,690 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Oil leak

slight play front king-pin & steering box

spare tyre low tread & pressure

Pass 13 May 2011 55,413 miles

slight play king pin

Fail 13 May 2011 55,413 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play king pin

Pass 14 May 2010 51,257 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 47,210 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 44,330 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 41,264 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2006 36,892 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 36,892 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

clutch cable broken

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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A924 BVO is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 A924 BVO, 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 A924 BVO registered?

A924 BVO is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 21 September 1983.

Is A924 BVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A924 BVO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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