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XNU 759Y

1983 Reliant Rialto

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto52,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNU 759Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 2 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 15,741 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 15,070 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 14,637 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 12,637 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 10,050 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 6,749 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 2,160 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015
Pass 5 Sep 2012 67,538 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 67,535 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 65,060 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 65,050 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 63,980 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear service and parking brake eff slighty low

wear in steering components

Pass 19 Dec 2008 62,599 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front spring cup corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2008 62,592 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front spring cup corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2008 60,943 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 59,148 miles

as vt32

Fail 18 Dec 2006 59,142 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

wear in steering box

Pass 14 Dec 2005 57,083 miles

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

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

some corrosion on chassis legs

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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XNU 759Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XNU 759Y, 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 XNU 759Y registered?

XNU 759Y is a 1983 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 22 January 1983.

Is XNU 759Y safe to buy?

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