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VCH 548Y

1982 Reliant Rialto

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,007 mi
Last recorded90,007 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCH 548Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 90,007 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 90,038 miles

o/s handbrake effort slightly low

Fail 6 Jul 2010 90,038 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

o/s handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 12 Sep 2007 68,240 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 66,305 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 66,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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VCH 548Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VCH 548Y, 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

How do I check the history of VCH 548Y?

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What year was VCH 548Y registered?

VCH 548Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 8 October 1982.

Is VCH 548Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCH 548Y shows 6 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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