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B100 RHA

1985 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,257 mi
Last recorded85,257 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB100 RHA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 85,257 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Wear in front king pin

Pass 26 Feb 2024 84,800 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 84,432 miles

oil leaks ??

Pass 28 Feb 2022 84,063 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 84,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2021 83,559 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 83,201 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 83,200 miles

Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn DASH BOARD INSECURE MAKING THE STEERING COLUMN INSECURE ?? (2.2.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 82,557 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 81,767 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 81,380 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 80,975 miles

oil leaks ?

Pass 11 Mar 2015 80,492 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 79,930 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 78,990 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 78,343 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 77,579 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 77,579 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 76,674 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 76,667 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 75,484 miles

a frame corroided at shocker mounting

Fail 7 Mar 2009 75,483 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

a frame corroided at shocker mounting

Pass 13 Mar 2008 74,409 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 73,120 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 70,061 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 70,159 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

strong smell of petrol in engine bay

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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B100 RHA is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1985 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 55,239 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B100 RHA, 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 41 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B100 RHA registered?

B100 RHA is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 15 March 1985.

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The MOT history for B100 RHA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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