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JRV 157Y

1982 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,167 mi
Last recorded99,167 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRV 157Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 99,167 miles

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 99,141 miles

Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 97,980 miles

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

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 96,784 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

propshaft bolt missing

Pass 21 Aug 2006 95,478 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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JRV 157Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JRV 157Y, 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 JRV 157Y registered?

JRV 157Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 8 November 1982.

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