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B231 NJF

1985 Reliant Rialto

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,217 mi
Last recorded7,217 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB231 NJF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 7,217 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 7,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 4,784 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 4,784 miles

Centre Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 2,368 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009

Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

THE WELDING AND THE COVERSION IS NOT TO HIGH STANDARD

Pass 22 Mar 2007 61,332 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 59,668 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 59,642 miles

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

Centre Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel filter in need of changing.

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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B231 NJF is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B231 NJF, 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 B231 NJF registered?

B231 NJF is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 15 March 1985.

Is B231 NJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B231 NJF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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