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MRL 446X

1982 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

26,568 mi
Last recorded26,568 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRL 446X
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 26,568 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

loose wiring in engine bay

slight play in king pin & thrust washers

Pass 17 Jan 2023 25,870 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on front wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight play in front king pin & thrust washers

Pass 22 Oct 2021 25,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on front wheel (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in front king pin

Fail 25 Aug 2021 25,069 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on front wheel (1.1.11 (c))

slight movement in front king pin

Pass 28 May 2019 24,889 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 24,796 miles

all 3 tyres micro cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2011 24,590 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 24,351 miles

carb in poor condition have adjusted it but do not know if it will last

Pass 15 Dec 2009 24,087 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 24,087 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 23,771 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 23,436 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 22,959 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

engine has slight oil leak.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 22,959 miles

engine has slight oil leak.

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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MRL 446X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MRL 446X, 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 MRL 446X registered?

MRL 446X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 February 1982.

Is MRL 446X safe to buy?

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