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RMF 355Y

1982 Reliant Rialto

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,459 mi
Last recorded10,459 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMF 355Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 10,459 miles

front wheel bearings have play

Fail 7 Dec 2018 10,489 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward most (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Stop lamp(s) not working switch missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

front wheel bearings have play

Pass 2 Aug 2017 10,489 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 10,489 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 10,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

batt needs to be more secure

main beam light needs to be brighter

Pass 5 Jun 2013 10,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

battery needs to be clamped tighter

main beam warning light not very clear

Pass 25 Sep 2009 10,489 miles

rear fog light wired on its own supply

Fail 22 Sep 2009 10,489 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear fog light wired on its own supply

Pass 19 Sep 2008 10,489 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 10,489 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 10,489 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 10,489 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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RMF 355Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RMF 355Y, 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 RMF 355Y registered?

RMF 355Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is RMF 355Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMF 355Y shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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