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SRD 398Y

1982 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,482 mi
Last recorded56,482 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRD 398Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 56,482 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Petrol tank breather pipe broken

Pass 1 Nov 2018 56,186 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 55,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 55,315 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 54,999 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 54,283 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 54,152 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

movement in top steering column mount

Pass 2 Feb 2010 53,480 miles

Handbrake travel high

Movement in top steering column mount

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 52,411 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 52,411 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 50,335 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 48,123 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 47,860 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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SRD 398Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SRD 398Y, 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 SRD 398Y registered?

SRD 398Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 October 1982.

Is SRD 398Y safe to buy?

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