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MPO 238Y

1983 Reliant Rialto

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,185 mi
Last recorded19,185 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPO 238Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 19,185 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 19,185 miles

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose caliper bolt missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 18,177 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 18,177 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 17,884 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 74,268 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 69,945 miles

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 69,945 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 64,454 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 64,454 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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MPO 238Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MPO 238Y, 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 MPO 238Y registered?

MPO 238Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 May 1983.

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