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A863 GFK

1983 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,307 mi
Last recorded57,307 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA863 GFK
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,307 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 57,284 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 53,452 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 53,417 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,854 miles

Oil leak

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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A863 GFK 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 60%.

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 A863 GFK, 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.

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What year was A863 GFK registered?

A863 GFK is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 11 November 1983.

Is A863 GFK safe to buy?

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