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CRF 36Y

1983 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,475 mi
Last recorded72,475 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRF 36Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine818cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 72,475 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 71,365 miles

oil leak n/side rear hub- wiring at rear insicure ?

Fail 16 Feb 2016 71,356 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure SEAT MOUNTING BRACKET CORRODED AS CHALKED (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure SEAT MOUNTING BRACKET CORRODED AS CHALKED (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure wiring and light insicure tis are not acceptable (1.3.2a)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering A FRAME (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

very bad oil leak n/side rear hub ?

Pass 16 Feb 2015 69,085 miles

n/side reae axle leaking oil ?

Pass 19 Feb 2014 65,725 miles

n/side rear axle leaking oil

Fail 17 Feb 2014 65,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

n/side rear axle leaking oil

Pass 21 Feb 2013 61,942 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 61,942 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,766 miles

slight oil leak on rear axle n/s

Fail 15 Feb 2011 48,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,730 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 39,663 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 39,663 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 30,128 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 21,125 miles

oil leak from rear axle seal nearside ????????

Pass 15 Feb 2007 12,014 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2006 5,670 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 5,663 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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CRF 36Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CRF 36Y, 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 CRF 36Y registered?

CRF 36Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 4 January 1983.

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