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YFR 384Y

1982 Reliant Rialto

Orange Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,067 mi
Last recorded66,067 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFR 384Y
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,067 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 65,628 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 65,628 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 64,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

NS mirror missing

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

slight corrosion to all rear suspension components. And all rubber bushes perishing

Fail 21 Sep 2011 64,660 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

NS mirror missing

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

slight corrosion to all rear suspension components. And all rubber bushes perishing

Pass 16 Sep 2010 63,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight cracking of fibreglass bodywork

Pass 2 Oct 2009 61,961 miles

previous advice still applies

Fail 22 Sep 2009 61,958 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Metal seat base plates corroded- both front seats resting on fibreglass floor

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

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

fibre glass body cracked in numerous places - appears secure to chassis

Fail 24 Oct 2008 61,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 59,182 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 59,182 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 57,030 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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YFR 384Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Orange with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YFR 384Y, 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 YFR 384Y registered?

YFR 384Y is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 15 November 1982.

Is YFR 384Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFR 384Y shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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