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RRS 430X

1982 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,055 mi
Last recorded6,055 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRS 430X
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 6,055 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 5,317 miles

Cooling fan exposed

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 5,317 miles

Cooling fan exposed

Pass 12 Jun 2006 16,654 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 16,622 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

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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RRS 430X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RRS 430X, 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

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What year was RRS 430X registered?

RRS 430X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 July 1982.

Is RRS 430X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRS 430X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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