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A940 RGJ

1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate

Purple Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,392 mi
Last recorded64,392 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate43,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA940 RGJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Estate
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 64,392 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 64,390 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,964 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 72,955 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 72,080 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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A940 RGJ is a 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate in Purple with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A940 RGJ, 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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What year was A940 RGJ registered?

A940 RGJ is a 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate, first registered on 6 September 1983.

Is A940 RGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A940 RGJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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