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OAF 898X

1982 Reliant Rialto

Orange Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,316 mi
Last recorded95,316 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAF 898X
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 95,316 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 94,931 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

security of rear exhaust mounting bracket.

slight perishing of both rear tyres.

unevenly worn front tyre ON legal limit.

Fail 8 Mar 2013 94,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

security of rear exhaust mounting bracket.

slight perishing of both rear tyres.

unevenly worn front tyre ON legal limit.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 90,837 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 90,797 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 83,183 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 83,154 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 82,331 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 81,357 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 80,966 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 80,558 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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OAF 898X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Orange with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OAF 898X, 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.

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What year was OAF 898X registered?

OAF 898X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 3 June 1982.

Is OAF 898X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAF 898X shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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