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VNJ 686Y

1982 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,077 mi
Last recorded58,077 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon40,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNJ 686Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Saloon
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 58,077 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 57,455 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 57,441 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel hose poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2006 57,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 57,065 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon?

Based on 664 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
528
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 21
fog lamp not working 13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 12
Direction indicator not working 11
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VNJ 686Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 40,604 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 Gls Saloon fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VNJ 686Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VNJ 686Y registered?

VNJ 686Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon, first registered on 17 September 1982.

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