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WAO 426Y

1982 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,896 mi
Last recorded30,896 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAO 426Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 30,896 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 30,896 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

tyres poor condition o/s/r ,front

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,864 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 30,864 miles

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

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 30,843 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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WAO 426Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WAO 426Y, 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 WAO 426Y registered?

WAO 426Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 8 October 1982.

Is WAO 426Y safe to buy?

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