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B157 ATW

1985 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,341 mi
Last recorded76,341 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB157 ATW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 76,341 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 72,787 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,821 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,723 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

drag link end boots deteriorated

rear tyres side walls perishing

Fail 30 Sep 2013 71,702 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

drag link end boots deteriorated

rear tyres side walls perishing

Pass 14 Apr 2009 71,648 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 71,587 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

high level stop light inop

Pass 24 Mar 2007 71,422 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2007 71,419 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 70,930 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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B157 ATW is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B157 ATW, 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 B157 ATW registered?

B157 ATW is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 26 January 1985.

Is B157 ATW safe to buy?

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