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FFL 940Y

1983 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,417 mi
Last recorded96,417 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFL 940Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2009 96,417 miles

Centre Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 96,417 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 79,329 miles

o/s engine mounting becoming weak

Pass 20 Jun 2007 79,103 miles

slight play in front king pin

Pass 9 Jun 2006 78,220 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 78,210 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s door handle becoming insecure † †slight lift in king pin † †slight lift in steering column

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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FFL 940Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FFL 940Y, 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 FFL 940Y registered?

FFL 940Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 25 July 1983.

Is FFL 940Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFL 940Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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