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WVU 245X

1982 Reliant Rialto

Gold Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,846 mi
Last recorded76,846 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVU 245X
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 76,846 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 76,846 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because cross-ply or bias-belted tyres are fitted on the rear axle and radial-ply tyres are fitted on the front axle. (4.1.A.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 75,581 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 75,581 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 73,611 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 73,466 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s rear side wallcracking

Pass 22 Jul 2008 73,119 miles

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

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 71,350 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 69,952 miles

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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WVU 245X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Gold with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WVU 245X, 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 WVU 245X registered?

WVU 245X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 June 1982.

Is WVU 245X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVU 245X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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