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VUA 804X

1982 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,700 mi
Last recorded34,700 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUA 804X
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 34,700 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 30,110 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 24,928 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 20,068 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 16,580 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 11,953 miles

Front brake pulling low readings

Front king pin slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2016 8,594 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 8,594 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 7,294 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 6,035 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 4,984 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 53,689 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 2,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 99,981 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 96,873 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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VUA 804X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VUA 804X, 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 VUA 804X?

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What year was VUA 804X registered?

VUA 804X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 15 March 1982.

Is VUA 804X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUA 804X shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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