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SRA 701X

1982 Reliant Rialto

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36 mi
Last recorded36 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRA 701X
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 36 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 3,395 miles

Front tyre worn low

Pass 30 Apr 2011 2,665 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 1,348 miles

amatuer built trike frame with reliant running gear

brake pipe to front union touching frame

rear brake hose perished

Pass 4 Apr 2009 13,730 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 13,725 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Brake pedal actuating rod excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.3.A.1g) DANGEROUS

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2008
Fail 6 Mar 2008

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2007
Fail 14 Mar 2007

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 286 miles

vehicle body type is car based trike with motorcycle front end.

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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SRA 701X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SRA 701X, 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 SRA 701X registered?

SRA 701X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 25 January 1982.

Is SRA 701X safe to buy?

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