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AAV 233Y

1982 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,756 mi
Last recorded60,756 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAV 233Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 60,756 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 60,750 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 60,744 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s/r/hub seal leaking

Pass 8 May 2007 56,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 May 2006 53,565 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 53,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

wiper blade poor condition but currently serviceable

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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AAV 233Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 56,691 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 AAV 233Y, 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 44 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AAV 233Y registered?

AAV 233Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 26 October 1982.

Is AAV 233Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAV 233Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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