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VTV 533Y

1982 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,310 mi
Last recorded69,310 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTV 533Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 69,310 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 69,302 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 69,119 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 69,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 May 2015 68,814 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 68,661 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 68,488 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 68,115 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 67,619 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 67,596 miles

Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 67,064 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 66,571 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 66,020 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 66,019 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 65,382 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 64,854 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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VTV 533Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VTV 533Y, 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

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What year was VTV 533Y registered?

VTV 533Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 20 August 1982.

Is VTV 533Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTV 533Y shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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