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A31 WTF

1983 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA31 WTF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 1 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,877 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 54,877 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 54,842 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

rear propshaft universal joint has slight play

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,813 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 43,909 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 43,907 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 38,006 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,923 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,535 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in kingpin

Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,851 miles

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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A31 WTF is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A31 WTF, 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

How do I check the history of A31 WTF?

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What year was A31 WTF registered?

A31 WTF is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 23 August 1983.

Is A31 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A31 WTF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A31 WTF have outstanding finance?

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