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KNO 994Y

1983 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,759 mi
Last recorded32,759 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNO 994Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 32,759 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 30,521 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

engine mounts broken

horn switch broken

Fail 24 Oct 2012 30,513 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery in secure

engine mountings broken

horn switch broken

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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KNO 994Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KNO 994Y, 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 KNO 994Y registered?

KNO 994Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 19 April 1983.

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