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STV 889X

1982 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,504 mi
Last recorded87,504 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTV 889X
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 87,504 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 86,235 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 84,818 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 83,331 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 82,287 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 81,217 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 79,881 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 78,386 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 76,903 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 75,183 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 74,045 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 74,045 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 72,534 miles

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 70,711 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 69,073 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 66,762 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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STV 889X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 STV 889X, 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 STV 889X registered?

STV 889X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 12 March 1982.

Is STV 889X safe to buy?

The MOT history for STV 889X shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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