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A472 HDU

1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

930 mi
Last recorded930 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon45,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA472 HDU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Saloon
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 930 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 906 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel front very spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working not constant in operation (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Fork yoke in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected fork stop not operating n/side (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 850 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 705 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 686 miles

Front Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working control2/footbrake (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 640 miles

OIL FILLER CAP MISSING

Pass 28 Feb 2014 611 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 438 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 438 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 10 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 5 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 38,321 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Vehicl is a motor cycle based tricycle using a reliant as the donar vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2009 38,321 miles

Vehicl is a motor cycle based tricycle using a reliant as the donar vehicle

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon?

Based on 664 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
528
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 21
fog lamp not working 13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 12
Direction indicator not working 11
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A472 HDU is a 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 45,247 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 Saloon fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A472 HDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A472 HDU registered?

A472 HDU is a 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A472 HDU safe to buy?

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