MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,129 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Grease front stub assembly
Parking brake efficiency marginal
Both rear tyres starting to crack in between the tread blocks.
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
Centre Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Centre Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DFV 970Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 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 DFV 970Y, 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
How do I check the history of DFV 970Y?
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What year was DFV 970Y registered?
DFV 970Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 April 1983.
Is DFV 970Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for DFV 970Y shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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