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XNW 38X

1982 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,868 mi
Last recorded51,868 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNW 38X
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 51,868 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 51,788 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 145 r10 inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front arm corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting the screen (8.2.3)

Engine not running correctly

Rear axle has oil leak and play in bearing

Rear brakes have slight bind

Slight play in king pin

Pass 31 Jul 2014 49,335 miles

A/FRAME SHOWS SIGNS OF REPAIR

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

N/S REAR TYRE SMALL CRACKS

Fail 9 Jul 2014 49,317 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

A/FRAME SHOWS SIGNS OF REPAIR

N/S REAR TYRE SMALL WALL CRACKS

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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XNW 38X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XNW 38X, 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 XNW 38X registered?

XNW 38X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 July 1982.

Is XNW 38X safe to buy?

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