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A507 YJB

1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,916 mi
Last recorded89,916 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate43,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA507 YJB
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Estate
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 89,916 miles

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

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

Some scratching to windscreen.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 89,829 miles

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

Exhaust mountings perished.

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 89,819 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mountings perished.

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 89,417 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 89,070 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 89,068 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 88,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 88,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 88,256 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 88,256 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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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A507 YJB is a 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A507 YJB, 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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A507 YJB is a 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate, first registered on 3 November 1983.

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