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BLW 245Y

1982 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,624 mi
Last recorded89,624 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLW 245Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 89,624 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 89,544 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2023 89,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2022 89,258 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 88,958 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 88,660 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 88,404 miles

Exhaust downpipe temp repair

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 87,989 miles

Exhaust down pipe corroded

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

Oil pressure switch slight leak

Pass 10 Aug 2017 87,607 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 87,197 miles

ADVISE N/S Headlamp poor beam image

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 86,822 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 86,397 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 85,978 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 85,421 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 84,943 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 83,952 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 83,073 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 83,073 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 82,729 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 82,729 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 82,386 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 82,386 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 81,834 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 81,834 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BLW 245Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BLW 245Y, 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 BLW 245Y registered?

BLW 245Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 10 December 1982.

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The MOT history for BLW 245Y shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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