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UCF 617Y

1983 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,942 mi
Last recorded15,942 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCF 617Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 15,942 miles

slight movement at steering wheel

drivers seat cushion worn out

Pass 26 Feb 2008 15,238 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 15,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 14,414 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

drag link boots split

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 22 Feb 2007 14,414 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

drag link boots split

Pass 23 Feb 2006 13,634 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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UCF 617Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Beige 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 UCF 617Y, 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 UCF 617Y registered?

UCF 617Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 July 1983.

Is UCF 617Y safe to buy?

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