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FNE 514Y

1983 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

87,689 mi
Last recorded87,689 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNE 514Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 87,689 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 87,689 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 10 Oct 2017 87,662 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 87,632 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine miss fire

windows tinted excessivly

Fail 30 Jul 2010 87,625 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

emissions very bad

side windows tinted

Pass 4 Aug 2006 86,922 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 86,921 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pressure build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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FNE 514Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 FNE 514Y, 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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FNE 514Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 June 1983.

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