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B984 EWP

1984 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

4,469 mi
Last recorded4,469 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB984 EWP
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 4,469 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 44,690 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Radius arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 98,909 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 98,896 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Radius arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2007 93,114 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 86,501 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 86,501 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 80,345 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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B984 EWP is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B984 EWP, 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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B984 EWP is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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