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B173 GRC

1984 Reliant Rialto

Purple Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

5 mi
Last recorded5 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto47,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB173 GRC
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1984
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 5 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 5 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 2 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 3,632 miles

ALL WIREING ON HEADSTOCK LOSE IN CLIPS

Fail 13 Mar 2018 3,607 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 2,888 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 2,888 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 2,791 miles

throttle sticks open

Fail 24 Jun 2013 2,791 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 24,065 miles

blue smoke

Pass 10 Aug 2005 23,655 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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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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