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A70 EJF

1983 Reliant Rialto

Purple Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,491 mi
Last recorded58,491 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA70 EJF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 58,491 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 58,491 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 58,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,491 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 58,491 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,491 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 58,478 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 58,478 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 57,698 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 56,242 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 55,531 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 53,455 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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A70 EJF is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Purple with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A70 EJF, 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 A70 EJF?

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What year was A70 EJF registered?

A70 EJF is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A70 EJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A70 EJF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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