1983 Reliant Rialto 0.8L Petrol · XNU 759Y
1983 Reliant Rialto (0.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1983. Recorded mileage 2 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- RELIANT RIALTO
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 2 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XNU 759Y Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2023
- 2 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XNU 759Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Reliant Rialto (XNU 759Y) between May 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
XNU 759Y Mileage History
- 27/05/202215,741 mi
- 02/11/20232 mi-15,739 mi
Average of roughly -10,974 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Reliant Reliant Rialto
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: RELIANT RIALTO
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Front Suspension Swing-Arm and Steering Bush Wear(Moderate)
The single front wheel on the Rialto is mounted on an unsprung leading/trailing swing-arm arrangement carrying the full weight of braking and cornering. Road potholes and speed cushions accelerate wear on the front pivot needle roller bearings and steering headstock bushes. Neglected grease lubrication leads to excessive slack, causing vagueness in the steering, front tyre scuffing, and severe MOT failure.
- Rear Leaf Spring Shackle and Mounting Plate Corrosion(Moderate)
Although the Rialto's main chassis rails were galvanised from the factory, the rear suspension mounting plates, spring shackle pins, and steel U-bolts were not galvanised to the same thickness. Electrolytic reaction between dissimilar metals and road salt causes heavy corrosion around the rear spring eyes. Worn rubber bushes allow the spring leaves to twist, causing axle tramp under acceleration and unpredictable rear-end breakaway.
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- Front Suspension Swing-Arm and Steering Bush WearModerate
The single front wheel on the Rialto is mounted on an unsprung leading/trailing swing-arm arrangement carrying the full weight of braking and cornering. Road potholes and speed cushions accelerate wear on the front pivot needle roller bearings and steering headstock bushes. Neglected grease lubrication leads to excessive slack, causing vagueness in the steering, front tyre scuffing, and severe MOT failure.
- Rear Leaf Spring Shackle and Mounting Plate CorrosionModerate
Although the Rialto's main chassis rails were galvanised from the factory, the rear suspension mounting plates, spring shackle pins, and steel U-bolts were not galvanised to the same thickness. Electrolytic reaction between dissimilar metals and road salt causes heavy corrosion around the rear spring eyes. Worn rubber bushes allow the spring leaves to twist, causing axle tramp under acceleration and unpredictable rear-end breakaway.
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