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B117 HRX

1985 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,742 mi
Last recorded60,742 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB117 HRX
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 60,742 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 60,742 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 60,734 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Dampness around Off Side Rear Brake

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 60,391 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 59,579 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 58,669 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 58,669 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

emits blue smoke from exhaust

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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B117 HRX is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 B117 HRX, 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 B117 HRX registered?

B117 HRX is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 15 April 1985.

Is B117 HRX safe to buy?

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