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CWD 81Y

1983 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,979 mi
Last recorded87,979 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWD 81Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 87,979 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery leaking

front tyre cracking

under body rusty

Fail 5 Feb 2010 87,979 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

osr tyre cracking

osr window insecure

under body rusty

wireing hanging down under car

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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CWD 81Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CWD 81Y, 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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CWD 81Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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