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A985 RGG

1984 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,332 mi
Last recorded79,332 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate43,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA985 RGG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Estate
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 79,332 miles

front brake slight bind

Pass 19 Jul 2012 79,243 miles

front brake slight bind

Pass 24 Feb 2006
Fail 26 Jan 2006

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2005 1,755 miles

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

Centre Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Estate?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 344 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
344
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
Stop lamp not working 47
fog lamp tell tale not working 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Direction indicator not working 27
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A985 RGG is a 1984 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 43,188 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 Gls Estate fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A985 RGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Gls Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Reliant Rialto Gls Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A985 RGG registered?

A985 RGG is a 1984 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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