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A768 JWU

1983 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

44,195 mi
Last recorded44,195 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA768 JWU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 May 2010 44,195 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 42,684 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

hand brake reserve travel is only just adequate

Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,684 miles

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

hand brake reserve travel is only just adequate

Pass 14 Apr 2008 41,536 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 41,512 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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A768 JWU is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A768 JWU, 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 A768 JWU?

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What year was A768 JWU registered?

A768 JWU is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 6 August 1983.

Is A768 JWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A768 JWU shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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