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YFP 248Y

1982 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate37,925 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFP 248Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Estate
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs lightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer side wall heavily perishing and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2022

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs lightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer side wall heavily perishing and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear reflector missing both rear reflectors missing. (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre outer side wall cut and showing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2022

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2018

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Jul 2011
Fail 21 Jul 2011

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2007 208 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 7,242 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Estate?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 344 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
344
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
Stop lamp not working 47
fog lamp tell tale not working 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Direction indicator not working 27
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YFP 248Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1982 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 37,925 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 Gls Estate fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YFP 248Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Gls Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Reliant Rialto Gls Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YFP 248Y registered?

YFP 248Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate, first registered on 8 September 1982.

Is YFP 248Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFP 248Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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