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A222 LYG

1983 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

3,324 mi
Last recorded3,324 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA222 LYG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 3,324 miles

front reg damaged

wiper arm worn(play)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 3,324 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front reg damaged

wiper arm worn(play)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 2,241 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 2,241 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

main swing arm at front corrosion in corner support

Pass 2 Nov 2007 726 miles

fuel tank corroded and stained showing signs of leak

Pass 1 Nov 2006 99,116 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 99,116 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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A222 LYG is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A222 LYG, 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 A222 LYG registered?

A222 LYG is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 22 December 1983.

Is A222 LYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A222 LYG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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