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A990 RNV

1983 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,672 mi
Last recorded26,672 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA990 RNV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2010 26,672 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise clutch worn

advise handbrake cable rusty

advise nsr shockabsorber corroded

advise slight play in kingpin and steeringbox

Pass 2 Dec 2009 26,610 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 26,610 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 26,473 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 26,473 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 26,392 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 26,392 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

advise front top hose leaking

Pass 4 Dec 2006 26,276 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 26,276 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 26,108 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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A990 RNV is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 52,021 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 A990 RNV, 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 43 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A990 RNV registered?

A990 RNV is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A990 RNV safe to buy?

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