MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,129 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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frame/chassis repairs/modifications covered with sealer
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)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was GUG 497Y registered?
GUG 497Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 11 April 1983.
Is GUG 497Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for GUG 497Y shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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