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FUM 203Y

1983 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,436 mi
Last recorded70,436 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUM 203Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 70,436 miles

Steering component deformed but serviceable front kingpin slight wear (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 68,300 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 66,251 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 64,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust slightly insecure at maifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 64,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust slightly insecure at maifold (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 61,218 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 61,218 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2018 58,889 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 58,881 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened a frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 56,579 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 56,572 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 54,195 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 54,195 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 53,153 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,306 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 50,826 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 49,133 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,466 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 42,259 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,311 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,307 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 28,255 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,240 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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FUM 203Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FUM 203Y, 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 FUM 203Y registered?

FUM 203Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 27 January 1983.

Is FUM 203Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUM 203Y shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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