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PRL 715Y

1982 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

24,065 mi
Last recorded24,065 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRL 715Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 24,065 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2021 24,065 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2020 20,511 miles

1 x extra cotton reel exhaust mounting broken ;

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly smokey off tick over ?

non standard exhaust fitted

only 1 washer jet fitted ?

Pass 30 Jul 2019 17,068 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

non standard exhaust fitted

rear door lower hinge broken ;

rear tyres slight age perishing

Fail 30 Jul 2019 17,068 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

non standard exhaust fitted

rear door lower hinge broken ;

rear tyres slight age perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2018 13,253 miles

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

indicator tell tale dim in daylight ??

nearside rear leaf springs slightly miss aligned

non standard exhaust fitted

offside handbrake not as good as nearside

Fail 7 Aug 2018 13,253 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

indicator tell tale dim in daylight ??

nearside rear leaf springs slightly miss aligned

non standard exhaust fitted

offside handbrake not as good as nearside

Pass 1 Aug 2017 11,048 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

nearside rear top spring shackle bush slightly deteriorated ;

non standard exhaust fitted ;

Pass 2 Aug 2016 6,679 miles

front wiper slightly split

handbrake long travel

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 2,341 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2014 99,810 miles

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

exhaust noisey

front propshaft bolts loose ;

Fail 23 Jul 2014 99,810 miles

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

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

exhaust noisey

front propshaft bolts loose ;

Pass 2 Aug 2013 96,575 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 94,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 91,372 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 85,824 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 85,824 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 81,086 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 76,678 miles

rear tyres slight age perrishing ;

Pass 11 Oct 2007 75,321 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 73,022 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 73,022 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 71,584 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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PRL 715Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PRL 715Y, 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 PRL 715Y?

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What year was PRL 715Y registered?

PRL 715Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 27 September 1982.

Is PRL 715Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRL 715Y shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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