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CLK 274Y

1983 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 4848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,569 mi
Last recorded37,569 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLK 274Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 37,569 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

minor oil leak..

slight stiffness of steering.

speedo not work!!

Fail 8 May 2019 37,569 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment bolt loose c (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint likely to become detached loose bolt not drivable without mediate repair (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working both side .(dangerous.) (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

minor oil leak..

slight stiffness of steering.

speedo not work!!

wheel nuts incorrectly fitted.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 37,569 miles

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

NO ACCESS TO REAR SEAT BELTS.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

speedometer clearly not working..

Fail 5 Dec 2017 37,569 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Binding brake. (3.5.1k)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

NO ACCESS TO REAR SEAT BELTS.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

speedometer clearly not working..

Pass 28 Jul 2014 37,569 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 37,569 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,569 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 37,571 miles

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

front & nearside rear tyres very poor condition

offside rear antiroll bar bush worn

some play in steering box

Fail 10 Nov 2011 37,569 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front & nearside rear tyres very poor condition

offside rear antiroll bar bush worn

some play in steering box

Pass 17 Jan 2007 37,425 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 274Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 4,848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 CLK 274Y, 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 274Y registered?

CLK 274Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 25 January 1983.

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