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VUX 195Y

1983 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

81,591 mi
Last recorded81,591 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUX 195Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 81,591 miles

SHOCK BUSHES WORN , SMELL OF PETROL BUT NO LEAKS ,ADVISES ASSESSED TOP BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 21 Oct 2013

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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)

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

SHOCK BUSHES WORN , SMELL OF PETROL BUT NO LEAKS ,ADVISES ASSESSED TOP BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 26 Oct 2012 79,124 miles

ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

STEERING BOX LEAKING OIL , STARTER MOTOR WIRE LOOSE AND RUBBING ON OIL FILTER , BOTH REAR SHOCK SHROUDS LOOSE , STRONG SMELL OF PETROL FROM VEHICLE BUT NO LEAKS FOUND AT TIME OF TEST , WOULD ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION ,

Fail 18 Oct 2012 79,124 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

STEERING BOX LEAKING OIL , STARTER MOTOR WIRE LOOSE AND RUBBING ON OIL FILTER , BOTH REAR SHOCK SHROUDS LOOSE , STRONG SMELL OF PETROL FROM VEHICLE BUT NO LEAKS FOUND AT TIME OF TEST , WOULD ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION ,

Pass 26 Oct 2011 76,799 miles

ALL SPRING BUSHES WORN , ALL SHOCK BUSHES WORN , SHOCK SHROUD LOOSE OFF SIDE REAR , CENTER SUPORT BRACKET WELDED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 21 Oct 2011 76,799 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

ALL SPRING BUSHES WORN , ALL SHOCK BUSHES WORN , SHOCK SHROUD LOOSE OFF SIDE REAR , CENTER SUPORT BRACKET WELDED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 3 Nov 2010 74,254 miles

ALL SPRING BUSHES WORN , OIL LEAK , EXHAUST JOINTS LEAKING , STEERING BOX WORN , STEERING JOINTS WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 2 Nov 2010 74,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ALL SPRING BUSHES WORN , OIL LEAK , EXHAUST JOINTS LEAKING , STEERING BOX WORN , STEERING JOINTS WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 12 Oct 2009 71,528 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 71,528 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 69,094 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED , BOTH DOOR MIRRORS CRACKED , STEERING JOINT DUST COVERS SPLIT , SLIGHT LEAK FROM STEERING BOX , ALL REAR LEAF SPRING BUSHES PERISHED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 21 Oct 2008 69,094 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED , BOTH DOOR MIRRORS CRACKED , STEERING JOINT DUST COVERS SPLIT , SLIGHT LEAK FROM STEERING BOX , ALL REAR LEAF SPRING BUSHES PERISHED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 29 Oct 2007 66,301 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 66,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SPRING BUSHES WORN , REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED , CORROSION IN TUBE STRUCTURE , ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 21 Oct 2006 63,841 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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VUX 195Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VUX 195Y, 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 VUX 195Y registered?

VUX 195Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 9 February 1983.

Is VUX 195Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUX 195Y shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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