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ALK 259Y

1982 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,903 mi
Last recorded26,903 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALK 259Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2022 26,903 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 26,874 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 26,773 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 26,185 miles

Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 25,032 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 24,604 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 22,581 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 21,506 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 20,019 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 17,878 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 15,780 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 12,507 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 10,482 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 6,783 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 4,750 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 609 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 96,318 miles

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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ALK 259Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 ALK 259Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALK 259Y registered?

ALK 259Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 15 November 1982.

Is ALK 259Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALK 259Y shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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