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EWM 848Y

1983 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,309 mi
Last recorded18,309 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWM 848Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 18,309 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 1,612 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 1,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 12,832 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 9,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 9,572 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 9,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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EWM 848Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EWM 848Y, 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 EWM 848Y registered?

EWM 848Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 7 January 1983.

Is EWM 848Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWM 848Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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