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UWV 681Y

1982 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,791 mi
Last recorded50,791 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2010
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWV 681Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2010 50,791 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 45,246 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 45,221 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

slight lift in king pin

Pass 12 Oct 2005 45,129 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 45,129 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pipes corroded rear lower shock adsorber bushes worn hand brake cable starting to corrode rear wheel b earings starting to wear slight play in front wheel bearing all advises assesed to be ok at time o

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

steeringh box damp around top seal

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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UWV 681Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UWV 681Y, 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 UWV 681Y registered?

UWV 681Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is UWV 681Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWV 681Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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