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FAT 699Y

1982 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,321 mi
Last recorded21,321 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAT 699Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 21,321 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 19,466 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear fog light unit has water in unit does work

Pass 11 Oct 2006 18,564 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 18,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FAT 699Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 FAT 699Y, 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 FAT 699Y registered?

FAT 699Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 26 October 1982.

Is FAT 699Y safe to buy?

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