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WVT 479X

1982 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,990 mi
Last recorded41,990 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1982 Reliant Rialto56,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVT 479X
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 41,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiring untiedy

Fail 27 Jan 2016 41,957 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) broken (2.4.B.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiring untiedy

Pass 24 Jan 2015 40,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 39,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear door handle/lock missing but can still be opened

Pass 25 Jan 2013 37,421 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 34,880 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

slight play in steering box

Fail 27 Jan 2012 34,859 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 27 Jan 2011 31,961 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 29,007 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,987 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 21,591 miles

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

fuel staine around tank

Pass 30 Jan 2007 16,058 miles

radiusarm clamp bolts diameter smaller than standard

Fail 26 Jan 2007 16,005 miles

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

radius arm clamp bolts diameter smaller than standard

Pass 30 Jan 2006 12,619 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2006 12,619 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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WVT 479X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WVT 479X, 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 WVT 479X registered?

WVT 479X is a 1982 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 31 March 1982.

Is WVT 479X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVT 479X shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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