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A122 GLD

1983 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

44,458 mi
Last recorded44,458 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA122 GLD
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 44,458 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 44,455 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 44,217 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 43,984 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 43,828 miles

oil leek from engine

hazard warning lamp or sound not working

rear for warning lamp not working

Fail 5 Apr 2019 43,826 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working warning light (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

oil leek from engine

hazard warning lamp or sound not working

rear for warning lamp not working

Pass 9 Apr 2018 43,680 miles

free play in steering box

Pass 8 Apr 2017 43,477 miles

rear diff noisey

Fail 7 Apr 2017 43,474 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear diff noisey

Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,206 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 43,204 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 42,964 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 42,964 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 42,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 42,623 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 42,222 miles

clutch requires attention

Fail 15 Apr 2013 42,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

clutch requires attention

Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,856 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 41,854 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 41,240 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 41,237 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 40,566 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 40,566 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,861 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 39,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 39,441 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 39,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 39,320 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 39,241 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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A122 GLD is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 A122 GLD, 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 A122 GLD registered?

A122 GLD is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is A122 GLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A122 GLD shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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