MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,321 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
Spare tyre defective
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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