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A309 FPY

1983 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,659 mi
Last recorded48,659 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA309 FPY
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 48,659 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2009 47,060 miles

slight play at steering wheel/dash board

Pass 25 Sep 2008 88,043 miles

mirrors slightly loose

slight play in steering column/dashboard

Fail 25 Sep 2008 88,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

mirrors slightly loose

slight play in steering column/dashboard

Pass 27 Jun 2007 88,043 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 88,044 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 88,044 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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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A309 FPY is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A309 FPY, 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 A309 FPY registered?

A309 FPY is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 18 November 1983.

Is A309 FPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A309 FPY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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