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WBV 438Y

1982 Reliant Rialto

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,867 mi
Last recorded50,867 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBV 438Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 50,867 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 50,867 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up also causing a bind in reverse (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inner arch cover rubber on wheel

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 50,867 miles

Rear Rear fog light worked when tapped

Pass 12 Oct 2023 50,867 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 50,867 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 50,867 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and boot deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear drive shaft deteriorated

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Drivers (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 50,867 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 50,867 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear top hub mount dust covers deteriorated

front lighting wiring could be secured

light switch slightly insecure

Fail 26 Oct 2016 50,867 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear top hub mount dust covers deteriorated

front lighting wiring could be secured

light switch slightly insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,867 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 50,663 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 50,662 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 48,418 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 45,984 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 44,967 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 41,593 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 38,410 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 36,955 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 35,539 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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WBV 438Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WBV 438Y, 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 WBV 438Y registered?

WBV 438Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is WBV 438Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBV 438Y shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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