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FCR 798X

1982 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,614 mi
Last recorded22,614 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate37,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCR 798X
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Estate
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 22,614 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 22,614 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Front head stock bearing slightly notchy when steering lock to lock

Pass 25 Aug 2020 22,614 miles

head bearings slight notchy om lock to lock

Pass 28 Feb 2019 22,614 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources when brake applied (4.7.1 (b) (i))

mudguards not fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2019 22,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources when brake applied (4.7.1 (b) (i))

mudguards not fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2017 22,613 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 22,613 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 22,395 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured both (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 22,194 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 21,884 miles

advise side mount strap cracked

Fail 28 Aug 2013 21,884 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

advise side mount strap cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2011 88,587 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Estate?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 344 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
344
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
Stop lamp not working 47
fog lamp tell tale not working 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Direction indicator not working 27
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FCR 798X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 37,925 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Rialto Gls Estate fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FCR 798X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Gls Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Reliant Rialto Gls Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FCR 798X registered?

FCR 798X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate, first registered on 19 March 1982.

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