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DRW 994Y

1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,159 mi
Last recorded37,159 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon45,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRW 994Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Saloon
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 37,159 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 36,606 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 35,599 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 33,859 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 74,018 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 74,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Nearside Front Front suspension inadequate damping effect (9.2.7d)

Offside Front Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Offside Front Front suspension inadequate damping effect (9.2.7d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 73,674 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 73,674 miles

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 72,384 miles

clutch pivot bolt loose

loose bolt rear floor pan

n/s/f shocker slight leak

no shockabsorbers fitted to rear

oil leak timing case

Fail 14 Oct 2011 72,384 miles

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

clutch pivot bolt loose

loose bolt rear floor pan

n/s/f shocker slight leak

no shockabsorbers fitted to rear

oil leak timing case

Pass 28 Jul 2009 72,346 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 72,305 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake pads not fully on disc

Pass 3 Aug 2007 72,165 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 72,111 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon?

Based on 664 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
528
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 21
fog lamp not working 13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 12
Direction indicator not working 11
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DRW 994Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 45,247 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DRW 994Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DRW 994Y registered?

DRW 994Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon, first registered on 3 March 1983.

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