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A23 BRB

1983 Reliant Rialto

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,355 mi
Last recorded64,355 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 BRB
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,355 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 64,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 64,223 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 63,908 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 63,908 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 62,954 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 62,952 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 3,033 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 3,033 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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A23 BRB is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A23 BRB, 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 A23 BRB registered?

A23 BRB is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 3 August 1983.

Is A23 BRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 BRB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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