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GUG 497Y

1983 Reliant Rialto

Multi-colour Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

15,129 mi
Last recorded15,129 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUG 497Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 15,129 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 14,637 miles

frame/chassis repairs/modifications covered with sealer

Pass 16 Jul 2019 14,032 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 13,082 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 11,889 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 11,221 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 9,950 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 9,824 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 31 May 2012 9,428 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 9,054 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 35,681 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 35,656 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 35,964 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

ENGINE MOUNTINGS SPLIT

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2008 35,767 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 35,767 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2006 35,588 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 35,588 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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GUG 497Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Multi-colour with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GUG 497Y, 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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GUG 497Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 11 April 1983.

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