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A351 CVO

1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,803 mi
Last recorded45,803 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate43,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA351 CVO
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Estate
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 45,803 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 45,799 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 45,399 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 44,962 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 44,519 miles

offside front frame slightly corroded and starting to split

Pass 25 Jun 2013 43,954 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,519 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 42,827 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

parking brake performance close to limit (23%)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 42,770 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pipes coverd in grease

Pass 28 Jun 2010 42,018 miles

brake pedal area requires further attention soon

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

slght brake bind

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Jun 2010 42,016 miles

Brake lever insecure (9.3.1b)

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings (9.2.5d) DANGEROUS

brake pedal area requires further attention soon

exhaust system requires further securing soon

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

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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A351 CVO is a 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate in Black 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 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 A351 CVO, 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.

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What year was A351 CVO registered?

A351 CVO is a 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate, first registered on 8 December 1983.

Is A351 CVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A351 CVO 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.

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