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A979 JNF

1983 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,939 mi
Last recorded12,939 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA979 JNF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2011 12,939 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 12,939 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 12,939 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2008 12,925 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 10,626 miles

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

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both head lamp aim is on maximum high level

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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A979 JNF is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Red 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 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 A979 JNF, 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 A979 JNF registered?

A979 JNF is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 21 September 1983.

Is A979 JNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A979 JNF 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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