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RMK 289Y

1982 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,926 mi
Last recorded43,926 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2007
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate37,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMK 289Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Estate
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2007 43,926 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 43,891 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

OFFSIDE REAR AXLE LEAKING OIL

Pass 10 Jan 2006 41,877 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Estate?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 344 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
344
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
Stop lamp not working 47
fog lamp tell tale not working 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Direction indicator not working 27
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RMK 289Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 37,925 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 Gls Estate fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RMK 289Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Gls Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Reliant Rialto Gls Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RMK 289Y registered?

RMK 289Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is RMK 289Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMK 289Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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