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EEX 156Y

1983 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,110 mi
Last recorded71,110 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEX 156Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2016 71,110 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure dash (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light cracking n/s/r tyre

slight play front king pin

Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,017 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some play in kingpin/steering

some play to steering at dash area

wear to front tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2012 70,886 miles

slight play at steering wheel

wear to raised edge front tyre

Fail 9 Mar 2012 70,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

wear to raised edge front tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2011 70,353 miles

both track rod boots split

dash board cracked

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 28 Feb 2011 70,353 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both track rod boots split

dash board cracked

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 5 Mar 2010 69,517 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 69,513 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

wiper blade split but does clear screen for test

Pass 2 Mar 2009 69,207 miles

some movement seen through steering column and dash panel,judged acceptable as tested.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 68,827 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering arm rear ball joint cover split

Pass 28 Feb 2007 68,629 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 68,159 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006

Centre Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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EEX 156Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EEX 156Y, 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 EEX 156Y registered?

EEX 156Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 21 January 1983.

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