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A278 ERC

1984 Reliant Rialto Van

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

82,488 mi
Last recorded82,488 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto Van68,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA278 ERC
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Van
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 82,488 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

advise further attention to repairs to bodywork

Fail 8 Apr 2008 82,488 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 82,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear anti-roll bar bush's worn

rear spring bush,s perished

Pass 28 Jul 2006 82,448 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 82,424 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 82,362 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emitting smoke (at this time not excessive)

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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A278 ERC is a 1984 Reliant Rialto Van in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1984 Reliant Rialto Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 68,173 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 Van fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A278 ERC, 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 42 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 A278 ERC registered?

A278 ERC is a 1984 Reliant Rialto Van, first registered on 1 April 1984.

Is A278 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A278 ERC shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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