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HDN 424X

1982 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,640 mi
Last recorded97,640 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDN 424X
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 97,640 miles

Both parking brake cable axle brackets slightly corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel hose slightly chafed from filter to carb (7.2.2)

Rear axle slightly corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres slightly perished

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2015 97,640 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both parking brake cable axle brackets slightly corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel hose slightly chafed from filter to carb (7.2.2)

Rear axle slightly corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres slightly perished

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 97,618 miles

Chassis and suspension components slightly corroded.

Front brake pipe union slightly corroded

Nearside non-obligatory mirror missing

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Temporary fuel cap fitted

upper steering column mount slightly broken.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 97,588 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear tyres splitting due to deterioration.

front brake pipe unions slightly corroded.

non obligatory mirror missing

Fail 7 Aug 2013 97,588 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres splitting due to deterioration.

front brake pipe unions slightly corroded.

non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 20 Aug 2012 97,557 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 97,427 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

chassis corroding in several places

Fail 9 Aug 2011 97,400 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

chassis starting to corrode in several places

Pass 3 Dec 2008 96,618 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 95,161 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 95,120 miles

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

Rear Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Dec 2006 93,335 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 93,335 miles

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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HDN 424X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HDN 424X, 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

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What year was HDN 424X registered?

HDN 424X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 February 1982.

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