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VJA 544X

1982 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,018 mi
Last recorded80,018 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2009
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJA 544X
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2009 80,018 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 80,018 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 78,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 78,283 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 75,023 miles

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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VJA 544X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJA 544X, 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 VJA 544X registered?

VJA 544X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 9 February 1982.

Is VJA 544X safe to buy?

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