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FFJ 156Y

1983 Reliant Rialto

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,116 mi
Last recorded95,116 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFJ 156Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 95,116 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 25 Nov 2009 95,116 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 25 Nov 2008 94,280 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 25 Nov 2008 94,280 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 28 Nov 2007 92,276 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise front wiperblade split

Pass 28 Nov 2007 92,276 miles

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

advise front wiperblade split

Pass 17 Nov 2006 89,782 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 89,782 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 89,782 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 89,782 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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FFJ 156Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FFJ 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 FFJ 156Y registered?

FFJ 156Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 12 April 1983.

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