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B204 JBE

1985 Reliant Rialto

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,278 mi
Last recorded32,278 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB204 JBE
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 32,278 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 32,205 miles

seat could do with strentherning

Pass 29 Sep 2012 81,914 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 42 miles

front fork damping action slightly stiff.

Fail 28 Apr 2010

Nearside Front suspension assembly component restricted in operation (9.2.5e)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front suspension assembly component restricted in operation (9.2.5e)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2009 548 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 548 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 43,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight movement on upper steering column to dash.

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2007 53,096 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 53,096 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

n/s/f seat has been removed

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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B204 JBE is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B204 JBE, 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 B204 JBE registered?

B204 JBE is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B204 JBE safe to buy?

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