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TOS 204X

1982 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,525 mi
Last recorded93,525 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOS 204X
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 93,525 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 93,525 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

propshaft rear joint worn

Pass 26 Apr 2011 92,313 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 92,313 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2010 91,025 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 91,025 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 26 May 2009 89,489 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 86,949 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 84,389 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 84,323 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Jun 2006 81,340 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 79,194 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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TOS 204X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TOS 204X, 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 TOS 204X registered?

TOS 204X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 21 May 1982.

Is TOS 204X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOS 204X shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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