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A978 ONW

1984 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

75,910 mi
Last recorded75,910 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2005
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA978 ONW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2005 75,910 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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A978 ONW is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 A978 ONW, 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 A978 ONW registered?

A978 ONW is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 20 March 1984.

Is A978 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A978 ONW shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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