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POB 79Y

1982 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,044 mi
Last recorded69,044 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOB 79Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 69,044 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 68,820 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 62,415 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 56,908 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 86,908 miles

Centre Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 55,808 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 55,696 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,235 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 52,200 miles

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,378 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 49,368 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 46,192 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 46,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 43,504 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 35,946 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 30,696 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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POB 79Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 POB 79Y, 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 POB 79Y registered?

POB 79Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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