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B204 SAC

1985 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,204 mi
Last recorded66,204 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB204 SAC
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 66,204 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 66,204 miles

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

Centre Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2011 66,204 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2010 62,547 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 56,107 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 56,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 32,605 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 52,592 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2007 48,054 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 45,201 miles

slight play king pin and front shock damp appeared ok at test.

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 SAC is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Blue 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 SAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B204 SAC registered?

B204 SAC is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 12 April 1985.

Is B204 SAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B204 SAC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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