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OMA 142Y

1983 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,732 mi
Last recorded49,732 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMA 142Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 49,732 miles

all 3 tyres have cracking / worn in places.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 49,655 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 49,653 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front tyre tread cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2007 49,502 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

startermotor insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2007 49,485 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

startermotor inseure

Pass 5 Apr 2006 49,338 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 49,320 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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OMA 142Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OMA 142Y, 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 OMA 142Y registered?

OMA 142Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 17 June 1983.

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