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A918 YUJ

1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

82,256 mi
Last recorded82,256 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2007
Typical for 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon45,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA918 YUJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Saloon
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2007 82,256 miles

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 77,690 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 77,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon?

Based on 664 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
528
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 21
fog lamp not working 13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 12
Direction indicator not working 11
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A918 YUJ is a 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 45,247 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 Saloon fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A918 YUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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A918 YUJ is a 1983 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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