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A950 JRE

1984 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,943 mi
Last recorded10,943 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA950 JRE
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 10,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket modified, but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket modified, but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 28 Mar 2015 10,782 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket modified, but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket modified, but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 22 Mar 2014 7,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Leaf spring shackle bracket modified, but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Leaf spring shackle bracket modified, but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 23 Mar 2013 5,889 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2012 3,365 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 3,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 3,378 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 1,583 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 1,583 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 99,435 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 99,417 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

wiper switch hard to use

Pass 21 Mar 2008 97,477 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 95,640 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear prop shaft joint worn

Pass 15 Mar 2006 93,112 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 93,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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A950 JRE is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A950 JRE, 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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A950 JRE is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 4 January 1984.

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