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COY 234Y

1983 Reliant Rialto

Purple Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,882 mi
Last recorded69,882 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOY 234Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 69,882 miles

Front Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 69,630 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 69,628 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 69,585 miles

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

throttle operation poor

Pass 10 Jul 2018 68,966 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 68,664 miles

Amateur-built vehicle. No seat belts

Footbrake pedal arrangement poorly designed

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

Unbodied tricycle- not as described on V5

Fail 12 Aug 2009 68,664 miles

Amateur-built vehicle. No seat belts

Footbrake pedal arrangement poorly designed

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Unbodied tricycle- not as described on V5

Fail 19 Aug 2008 68,584 miles

Amateur-built vehicle. No seat belts.

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (9.6.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 68,584 miles

Amateur-built vehicle. No seat belts.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 68,512 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 68,505 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.3.A.1g)

Front Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 68,382 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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COY 234Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Purple with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 COY 234Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was COY 234Y registered?

COY 234Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 March 1983.

Is COY 234Y safe to buy?

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