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RCV 591Y

1982 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,290 mi
Last recorded79,290 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCV 591Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 79,290 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 79,281 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 75,221 miles

drag link ends covers split.

steering column mounting suport <dash>will req. att.

Fail 22 Feb 2008 75,050 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drag link ends covers split.

steering column mounting suport <dash>will req. att.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 70,532 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 70,532 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 65,516 miles

o/s front +rear drag link ends damaged but servieable

Fail 28 Feb 2006

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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RCV 591Y 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 50%.

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 RCV 591Y, 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 RCV 591Y registered?

RCV 591Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 October 1982.

Is RCV 591Y safe to buy?

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