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A221 NEW

1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

132 mi
Last recorded132 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate43,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA221 NEW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Estate
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 132 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 716 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 704 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 620 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 360 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020
Pass 30 Jul 2019 1,148 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018
Pass 19 Jul 2017 2,035 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016
Pass 15 Jul 2015
Pass 9 Jul 2014
Pass 18 Jul 2013
Fail 18 Jul 2013

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012

advise slight play in front forks

Pass 6 Jul 2011
Pass 21 Jul 2010
Pass 22 Jul 2009 43,515 miles

advise slight weap from front fork seal

Pass 17 Jul 2008 43,409 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 43,409 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 43,210 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Estate?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 344 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
344
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
Stop lamp not working 47
fog lamp tell tale not working 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Direction indicator not working 27
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A221 NEW is a 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 43,436 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Rialto Gls Estate fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A221 NEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Gls Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Reliant Rialto Gls Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A221 NEW registered?

A221 NEW is a 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate, first registered on 1 October 1983.

Is A221 NEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A221 NEW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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