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CLK 272Y

1983 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,106 mi
Last recorded44,106 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLK 272Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 44,106 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty in places + repaired ?

handbrake travel long / works well ;

Pass 23 Jan 2018 42,925 miles

handbrake travel long ; works well

Pass 19 Jan 2017 42,009 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 41,298 miles

lots of fluid around front wheel back plate ??

n/s/rear tyre low on tread plus age perrishing

o/s/rear tyre low on tread plus age perrishing

Pass 22 Jan 2015 40,240 miles

handbrake travel long

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

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

front brake low effort recorded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 39,070 miles

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

handbrake travel long works good

Pass 22 Jan 2013 37,688 miles

handbrake travel long

Fail 22 Jan 2013 37,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake travel long

Pass 24 Jan 2012 36,520 miles

nsf headlight glass cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2011 34,985 miles

front headlight glass cracked x2

Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,553 miles

side rear windows frosted ;

Pass 22 Jan 2009 31,982 miles

brake pedle slightly long travel

Pass 19 Jan 2008 30,708 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 30,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 29,524 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 28,638 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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CLK 272Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CLK 272Y, 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 CLK 272Y registered?

CLK 272Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 8 April 1983.

Is CLK 272Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLK 272Y shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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