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9986 VF

1983 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,095 mi
Last recorded14,095 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9986 VF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 14,095 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 29 Nov 2022 14,084 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 19 Nov 2021 11,771 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 9,355 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 8,241 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2019 8,241 miles

Coolant leak ()

Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached Bolts insecure (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 7,291 miles

Slight play front swivel hub

Pass 22 Nov 2017 6,667 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 5,558 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 3,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 2,108 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 60 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s rear tyre cut in tyre wall,cords expossed

Pass 30 Nov 2012 98,153 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 97,110 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 96,270 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 94,585 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 93,140 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 91,179 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 88,782 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 83,427 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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9986 VF is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 9986 VF, 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 9986 VF registered?

9986 VF is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 July 1983.

Is 9986 VF safe to buy?

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