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A903 YFS

1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

9,431 mi
Last recorded9,431 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate43,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA903 YFS
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Estate
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 9,431 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 8,402 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2021 8,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 7,855 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 7,188 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 7,188 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 6,185 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 4,396 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2015 3,531 miles

battery larger than battery box

Fail 22 Jun 2015 3,513 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front suspension assembly component loose (9.2.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

battery larger than battery box

Fail 9 May 2014 2,614 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 May 2014 2,614 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 2,321 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 2,300 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly component loose (9.2.5b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bolt loose on rear gearbox mount

footbrake lever system design not a straight push to master cylinder

Pass 31 Mar 2012 978 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 17 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 8 miles

Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Estate?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 344 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
344
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
Stop lamp not working 47
fog lamp tell tale not working 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Direction indicator not working 27
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A903 YFS is a 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 43,436 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 Gls Estate fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A903 YFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Gls Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Reliant Rialto Gls Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A903 YFS registered?

A903 YFS is a 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate, first registered on 27 September 1983.

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