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TCD 718X

1982 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,261 mi
Last recorded69,261 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCD 718X
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 69,261 miles

O/S rear spring U bolts loose

Slight play in king pin

Pass 7 May 2019 68,977 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

coolant leak

handbrake travel

kingpin slight wear

Fail 7 May 2019 68,977 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

coolant leak

handbrake travel

kingpin slight wear

Pass 18 May 2018 64,903 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2017 60,011 miles

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

headlights aims

nearside rear brake effort

slight kingpin wear

Pass 7 May 2016 52,240 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 52,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 42,809 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 42,809 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 38,032 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,816 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 37,315 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,315 miles

sreering rod covers are split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 37,057 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 36,834 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,550 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 36,281 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 36,082 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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TCD 718X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TCD 718X, 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 TCD 718X registered?

TCD 718X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 12 May 1982.

Is TCD 718X safe to buy?

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