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SWE 246Y

1982 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,747 mi
Last recorded72,747 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWE 246Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 72,747 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 72,076 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 42,076 miles

Nearside Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2008 71,089 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 71,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 70,267 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 70,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 69,288 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

near side tyre starting to crack on side wall

Pass 11 Apr 2006 69,288 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side tyre starting to crack on side wall

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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SWE 246Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SWE 246Y, 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 SWE 246Y registered?

SWE 246Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 23 August 1982.

Is SWE 246Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWE 246Y shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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