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VRU 579X

1982 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,602 mi
Last recorded68,602 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRU 579X
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 68,602 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 68,577 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 68,577 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,555 miles

NEARSIDE REAR HUB SEAL WEEPING , BOTH AIMS ON LOWER LIMMIT , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST .

Fail 28 Aug 2009 68,555 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR HUB SEAL WEEPING , BOTH AIMS ON LOWER LIMMIT , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST .

Pass 29 Aug 2008 68,522 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 68,462 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , REAR SHOCK BUSHES PERISHED , SLIGHT LIFT IN KING PIN , ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 16 Aug 2006 68,378 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 68,378 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 68,324 miles

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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VRU 579X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VRU 579X, 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 VRU 579X?

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What year was VRU 579X registered?

VRU 579X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 May 1982.

Is VRU 579X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRU 579X shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VRU 579X have outstanding finance?

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