CarVerify

Free Car Check

PDP 385X

1982 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,098 mi
Last recorded24,098 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Reliant
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDP 385X
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 24,098 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected 1 strand damaged on park brake cable (1.1.21 (a) (i))

front fork has wear between stanchion and body, no leaks and has damping effect

Fail 7 Jun 2018 24,098 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected 1 strand damaged on park brake cable (1.1.21 (a) (i))

front fork has wear between stanchion and body, no leaks and has damping effect

Pass 29 Apr 2016 31,493 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 75,834 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s headlamp reflector poor condition

o/s/r hub oil seal leaking

play in front wheel bearing

play in steering box

Pass 5 Mar 2009 74,980 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

drivers seatbelt not locking when pulled

Pass 26 Feb 2008 74,745 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 74,479 miles

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2006 74,479 miles

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

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

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

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

rear bumper damaged

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
Full Reliant Rialto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PDP 385X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PDP 385X, 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

How do I check the history of PDP 385X?

You can check the full history of PDP 385X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PDP 385X registered?

PDP 385X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 8 June 1982.

Is PDP 385X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDP 385X shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PDP 385X have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PDP 385X. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.