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DNB 935Y

1983 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,024 mi
Last recorded76,024 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNB 935Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 76,024 miles

chassis corroding

slight lift in front stub pin

steering box damp

Fail 25 Jan 2011 76,010 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

chassis corroding

slight lift in front stub pin

steering box damp

Pass 3 May 2007 73,961 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 73,953 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2006 88,578 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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DNB 935Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DNB 935Y, 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 DNB 935Y registered?

DNB 935Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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