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B188 PHP

1985 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,015 mi
Last recorded81,015 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB188 PHP
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 81,015 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 79,572 miles

Front slight play in kingpin

Rear rear seatbelts not available to check

Pass 4 Sep 2021 29,323 miles

Nearside Rear link worn

Rear brake balance poor

Rear seat missing at time of test

hc and co readings very high

washers poor

Fail 4 Sep 2021 29,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear link worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake balance poor

Rear seat missing at time of test

hc and co readings very high

washers poor

Pass 30 Sep 2015 27,958 miles

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

nearside footbrake and handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 4 Oct 2014 16,226 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 5,039 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 4,968 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 96,893 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 84,343 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 84,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 75,106 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 69,436 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 66,227 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 62,369 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 62,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 56,464 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 51,782 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 51,782 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

o/s engine mounting rubber broke

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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B188 PHP is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 B188 PHP, 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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B188 PHP is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 29 March 1985.

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