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A979 ONW

1984 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,321 mi
Last recorded78,321 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA979 ONW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 78,321 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 78,321 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Front Steering arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Drag link end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Jun 2011 77,037 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Jun 2011 77,037 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jul 2010 76,158 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 75,454 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 75,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 74,545 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 73,671 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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A979 ONW is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 A979 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 A979 ONW registered?

A979 ONW is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 2 April 1984.

Is A979 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A979 ONW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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