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A161 MMJ

1983 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,937 mi
Last recorded92,937 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA161 MMJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 92,937 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 90,074 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 87,550 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 85,236 miles

Centre Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 83,033 miles

n/s r foot and hand are low in performance

Pass 27 May 2008 79,317 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 75,746 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

no rear seat belts fitted

Fail 23 May 2007 75,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

no rear seat belts fitted

Pass 24 May 2006 72,311 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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A161 MMJ is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A161 MMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A161 MMJ registered?

A161 MMJ is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 23 August 1983.

Is A161 MMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A161 MMJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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