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ELF 335Y

1983 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,010 mi
Last recorded29,010 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELF 335Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 29,010 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 28,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 28,938 miles

Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 24,536 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 22,373 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 22,373 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 19,535 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 15,407 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 14,630 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 14,177 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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ELF 335Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ELF 335Y, 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

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What year was ELF 335Y registered?

ELF 335Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 31 May 1983.

Is ELF 335Y safe to buy?

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