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DAC 398Y

1983 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,979 mi
Last recorded47,979 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAC 398Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 47,979 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 47,810 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 47,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

frame has been modified and a rigid rear end fitted with no suspension

fuel cap seal starting to perish and crack

vehicle is a motorcycle derived trike using a Yamaha not a Reliant donor

Fail 9 May 2016 47,628 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Fuel system component leaking fuel tap (7.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear reflector missing os and ns rear (1.5.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

frame has been modified and a rigid rear end fitted with no suspension

fuel cap seal starting to perish and crack

vehicle is clearly a motorcycle derived trike using a yamaha not a Reliant .

prop shaft bolts loose

rear brake flex hose is in line with exhaust exit heating up brake flex hose ,strongly advise adjustment

Pass 21 May 2015 47,492 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 47,265 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 47,265 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,778 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 45,479 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 45,471 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear brake performance

Pass 18 Aug 2008 42,202 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 40,143 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 40,089 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2006 39,578 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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DAC 398Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DAC 398Y, 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 DAC 398Y registered?

DAC 398Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 June 1983.

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