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VBV 5Y

1982 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,800 mi
Last recorded55,800 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2007
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBV 5Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2007 55,800 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 55,796 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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VBV 5Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VBV 5Y, 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 VBV 5Y registered?

VBV 5Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 September 1982.

Is VBV 5Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBV 5Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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