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A521 JYG

1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,324 mi
Last recorded56,324 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon45,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA521 JYG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Saloon
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 56,324 miles

Exhaust system mounting are showing signs of wear but are still surpoting the exhaust

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (9.2.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 56,026 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 56,026 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 55,726 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 55,723 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 55,438 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 54,928 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 54,928 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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A521 JYG is a 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A521 JYG, 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 A521 JYG registered?

A521 JYG is a 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A521 JYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A521 JYG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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