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A291 RFB

1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65 mi
Last recorded65 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate43,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA291 RFB
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Estate
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 65 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 51 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 82,926 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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A291 RFB is a 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A291 RFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A291 RFB?

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What year was A291 RFB registered?

A291 RFB is a 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate, first registered on 15 August 1983.

Is A291 RFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A291 RFB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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