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UEW 861X

1982 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

30,981 mi
Last recorded30,981 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEW 861X
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 30,981 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 30,981 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. lock pin (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2017 30,519 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 29,747 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 28,890 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 21 May 2015 28,886 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 May 2014 27,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

drivers side floor tub poor condition

Pass 29 May 2013 27,162 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 27,162 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 25,763 miles

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

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

front king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush

Pass 9 May 2011 22,374 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 20,642 miles

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

slight up & down movement in front king pin

Pass 22 May 2009 18,241 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2009 18,237 miles

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

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

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2008 15,519 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2007 13,208 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 9,216 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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UEW 861X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UEW 861X, 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 UEW 861X registered?

UEW 861X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is UEW 861X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEW 861X shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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