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FWX 55Y

1983 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,017 mi
Last recorded74,017 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWX 55Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 74,017 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 74,008 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 74,008 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 73,949 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 73,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 73,791 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 73,714 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 73,714 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 73,616 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 73,613 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 73,303 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 72,952 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 72,472 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 71,899 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 71,882 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking 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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FWX 55Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FWX 55Y, 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 FWX 55Y registered?

FWX 55Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 4 March 1983.

Is FWX 55Y safe to buy?

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