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CVN 719Y

1983 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,443 mi
Last recorded48,443 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVN 719Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 48,443 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 48,429 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 48,404 miles

Centre Front Lower Suspension arm fractured strengthening bracket (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine RPM high on tick over

Steering column top bearing slightly worn top mounting bracket (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 46,277 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 46,216 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2014 41,861 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

N/S mirror missing

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2014 41,855 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

N/S mirror missing

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 41,700 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 41,539 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,322 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 41,321 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,135 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,823 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 40,571 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 40,293 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 39,949 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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CVN 719Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CVN 719Y, 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 CVN 719Y registered?

CVN 719Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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