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A138 LDV

1983 Reliant Rialto Van

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,659 mi
Last recorded51,659 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA138 LDV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Van
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,659 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 51,620 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DRAG LINK END (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 51,540 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,463 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 51,282 miles

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2009 50,845 miles

both front engine mounts broken

Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,056 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 39,029 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Van?

Based on 751 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
1,392
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 35
Stop lamp not working 24
position lamp(s) not working 18
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18
Headlamp aim too high 15
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A138 LDV is a 1983 Reliant Rialto Van in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Reliant Rialto Van fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A138 LDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Van typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 43 years old, this Reliant Rialto Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A138 LDV registered?

A138 LDV is a 1983 Reliant Rialto Van, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A138 LDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A138 LDV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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