MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Propshaft component defective
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
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise front wiperblade split
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise front wiperblade split
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of FFJ 156Y?
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What year was FFJ 156Y registered?
FFJ 156Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 12 April 1983.
Is FFJ 156Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for FFJ 156Y shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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