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B249 VTA

1985 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,467 mi
Last recorded72,467 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB249 VTA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 72,467 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 72,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 72,302 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 71,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Oct 2009 70,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

nearside rear service brake effort slightly low

slight play in steering box

Pass 8 Aug 2008 68,726 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 67,006 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 67,003 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 65,051 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 65,051 miles

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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B249 VTA is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B249 VTA, 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 B249 VTA registered?

B249 VTA is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 7 May 1985.

Is B249 VTA safe to buy?

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