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RJM 523Y

1982 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,351 mi
Last recorded92,351 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJM 523Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 92,351 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 92,351 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Rear wiper blade u/s

hazard lights in-op - not a testable item 1st used before 1986

Fail 9 Nov 2021 92,330 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r axle slight oil leak

slight oil leak

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 26 Oct 2020 92,282 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 92,282 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 92,173 miles

Central Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 92,005 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 91,745 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 91,053 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 91,053 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 90,592 miles

slight wear in kingpin bushes

Pass 13 Aug 2014 89,988 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 89,067 miles

oil leak on left side of rear axle not efecting brakes

Pass 11 Sep 2012 88,411 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 88,411 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 88,274 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 87,895 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 87,558 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 86,953 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 86,953 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 86,061 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 85,178 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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RJM 523Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RJM 523Y, 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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RJM 523Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 27 August 1982.

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