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BVC 187Y

1982 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

61,527 mi
Last recorded61,527 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVC 187Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 61,527 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 60,341 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 60,240 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 60,240 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 60,119 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 60,047 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 60,047 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 59,611 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 59,098 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush mount (2.4.G.2)

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

front A frame slightly corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2016 59,098 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush mount (2.4.G.2)

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

front A frame slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 58,520 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 57,895 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 57,895 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 57,291 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 56,751 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 56,751 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 56,031 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 55,281 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 55,281 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 54,512 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 54,512 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 53,749 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 53,749 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 53,360 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 52,918 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 52,918 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BVC 187Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BVC 187Y, 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 BVC 187Y registered?

BVC 187Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 10 September 1982.

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