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MUY 955Y

1982 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,482 mi
Last recorded93,482 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUY 955Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 93,482 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 93,482 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 93,230 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 92,958 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 92,958 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 92,542 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 92,542 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 91,924 miles

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 91,502 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 91,075 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 90,780 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 90,357 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 90,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 89,575 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 88,892 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 87,969 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 86,130 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 84,814 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 84,059 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 83,184 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 81,887 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 80,572 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 80,572 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 79,489 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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MUY 955Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MUY 955Y, 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 MUY 955Y registered?

MUY 955Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is MUY 955Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUY 955Y shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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