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£1,736 (Est: £2,000 - £3,000)

1982 Reliant Rialto GLS

Brightwells • UK • 19 Feb 2025

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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£1,736 (Est: £2,000 - £3,000)

1982 Reliant Rialto GLS

UK • 19 Feb 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1982 Reliant Rialto, a replica of the iconic 'Only Fools and Horses' car, shows 59,251 miles and is powered by an 850cc engine. It has potential for shows and events. The car has been used for weddings and functions, but comes with no history, and is being sold by the vendor who has owned it for a couple of years.

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Condition 

5

While the car is described as running and driving nicely, the listing mentions it comes with no history and has had five former keepers. It's being sold by the vendor to someone who has more time for it, suggesting it might need more attention. The 'Only Fools And Horses' replica aspect may add to its appeal.

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59,251 miles

SCD162256CG039260

RHD

United Kingdom

Manual

UDL531Y

1982

Auction

£1,736 (Est: £2,000 - £3,000)

1982 Reliant Rialto GLS

Brightwells • UK • 19 Feb 2025

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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Description

Description Just 59,251 miles indicated; Only Fools and Horses livery; lots of fun; lots of earning potential

First registered in August 1982, this Rialto dates from the first year of production when it replaced the similar but more rounded Reliant Robin.

As a GLS spec car it came with a clock, FM/AM radio, voltage gauge, cloth covered seats with extra matching cloth covered areas on the interior, extra thick carpets with a carpeted boot area, GLS decals, leather steering wheel and a spare wheel.

It is powered by a 40bhp 850cc engine mated to a four-speed gearbox, giving this three-wheeler a top speed of 85mph and fuel consumption of up to 60 mpg.

Showing just 59,251 miles on the odometer, this ‘Only Fools And Horses’ replica has been used by our vendor for the odd wedding and function where it has been hugely admired.

Although it comes with no history, the V5C shows five former keepers in its 43 years of life.

Owned by our vendor for the last couple of years, he is looking to mo...

Price Analysis vs Other Rialtos

£600

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£1,698

Median Price (Since 2020)

£8,003

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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World Record

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Mid-Market

Compared to previous sales, the sale price placed this vehicle in the mid-market for the Rialto.

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Average Price

Compared to historical records, the sale price placed this vehicle squarely in the mid-market for the Rialto.

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Rare Sale

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Previous Rialto Sales

MOT Information

Expired

Expired on 4th Aug 2010

Latest MOT mileage:

59,241 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 5th Aug 2009, 59,241 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)


User Entered:
- slight movement dash
- Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Failed

On 29th Jul 2009, 59,241 miles

There were 7 defects noted.

Fail:
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Front Radius arm fractured (2.4.G.1)


Advisory:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)


User Entered:
- Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- slight dash movement relative to body

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Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE, England

Located in Leominster, Herefordshire, Brightwells is a physical and online auction house handling classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They conduct regular auctions and offer vehicle consignment services.

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