MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
ALL WIREING ON HEADSTOCK LOSE IN CLIPS
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
ALL WIREING ON HEADSTOCK LOSE IN CLIPS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
throttle sticks open
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For other suspension defects please enter 5190 in the 'Find item' box above. (9.2)
throttle sticks open
blue smoke
How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?
Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.
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B173 GRC is a 1984 Reliant Rialto in Purple with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1984 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 47,766 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 B173 GRC, 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 42 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B173 GRC registered?
B173 GRC is a 1984 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 October 1984.
Is B173 GRC safe to buy?
The MOT history for B173 GRC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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