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B175 TFO

1985 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,383 mi
Last recorded89,383 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB175 TFO
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 89,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 89,383 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 87,733 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 86,002 miles

front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 21 May 2014 86,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2013 82,803 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 78,730 miles

front number plate slight marked, slight play hubs

Fail 16 Apr 2012 78,729 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

front number plate slight marked, slight play hubs

Pass 19 May 2011 77,785 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyre close to limit, oil leak, front number plate

Fail 16 May 2011 77,781 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyre close to limit, oil leak, front number plate

Pass 17 Jun 2010 75,925 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 75,924 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 74,197 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 71,313 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 68,851 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 68,277 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 68,274 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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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B175 TFO is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 B175 TFO, 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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B175 TFO is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 26 March 1985.

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