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EBM 5Y

1982 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBM 5Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Vehicle has been modified for Motor Sport.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,719 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 55,544 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 55,370 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 55,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 55,198 miles

seat fixings very rusty

slight play in steering box

Pass 3 Mar 2006 54,997 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 54,997 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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EBM 5Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EBM 5Y, 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

How do I check the history of EBM 5Y?

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What year was EBM 5Y registered?

EBM 5Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 7 December 1982.

Is EBM 5Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBM 5Y shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EBM 5Y have outstanding finance?

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