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UKU 784Y

1983 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,053 mi
Last recorded91,053 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKU 784Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 91,053 miles

engine oil leaking

idle speed high

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear seats folded down no seat belts fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2019 91,053 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil leaking

idle speed high

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear seats folded down no seat belts fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2018 91,046 miles

oil leaking switch

Pass 7 Aug 2017 91,038 miles

idle speed high

oil leaking

Fail 28 Jul 2017 91,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested both (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

idle speed high

oil leaking

Pass 5 May 2016 91,020 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 91,013 miles

travel on handbrake lever

Fail 13 May 2015 91,013 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 25 Jun 2014 90,989 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 90,989 miles

Centre Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 May 2012 90,802 miles

engine oil leaking

front number plate cracked

movement at front wheel

Fail 23 May 2012 90,802 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

engine oil leaking

front number plate cracked

movement at front wheel

Pass 25 May 2011 90,662 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 90,633 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 90,461 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 90,461 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 90,199 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 89,908 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 89,378 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 89,378 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 88,671 miles

oil leak

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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UKU 784Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UKU 784Y, 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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UKU 784Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 3 June 1983.

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