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BYG 497Y

1982 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,836 mi
Last recorded13,836 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2005
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYG 497Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2005 13,836 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 13,830 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.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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BYG 497Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BYG 497Y, 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 BYG 497Y registered?

BYG 497Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 September 1982.

Is BYG 497Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYG 497Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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