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NWS 198Y

1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate

Purple Petrol 550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,035 mi
Last recorded46,035 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate43,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWS 198Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Estate
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine550cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 46,035 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 45,047 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 43,814 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 43,496 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,156 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front tyre side wall cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2011 42,153 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

offside rear sevice brake is not as efficient as nearside

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 35,203 miles

offside rear service brake not as efficient as nearside. as vehicle has been unused for some time, check wheel cylinder for partial siezing

Pass 28 Jul 2007 34,226 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 54,676 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 54,676 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (9.3.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Estate?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 344 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
344
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
Stop lamp not working 47
fog lamp tell tale not working 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Direction indicator not working 27
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NWS 198Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate in Purple with a 550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 43,436 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Rialto Gls Estate fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NWS 198Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Gls Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Reliant Rialto Gls Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NWS 198Y registered?

NWS 198Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate, first registered on 15 April 1983.

Is NWS 198Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWS 198Y shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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