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MTR 294Y

1983 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,935 mi
Last recorded75,935 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTR 294Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 75,935 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside front headlamp reflector slightly deterioated but not affecting aim at present.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 75,301 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 75,256 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 74,595 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 74,595 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 73,641 miles

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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MTR 294Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 MTR 294Y, 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 MTR 294Y registered?

MTR 294Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 20 May 1983.

Is MTR 294Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTR 294Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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