MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
o/s handbrake effort slightly low
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
o/s handbrake effort slightly low
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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