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EWY 89Y

1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,788 mi
Last recorded96,788 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2007
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate43,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWY 89Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Estate
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2007 96,788 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 96,788 miles

Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 90,741 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 90,717 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Estate?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 344 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
344
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
Stop lamp not working 47
fog lamp tell tale not working 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Direction indicator not working 27
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EWY 89Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 43,436 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 Gls Estate fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EWY 89Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was EWY 89Y registered?

EWY 89Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate, first registered on 21 January 1983.

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