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B262 DAV

1985 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

5,228 mi
Last recorded5,228 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate35,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB262 DAV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Estate
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 5,228 miles

coolant leaks

Pass 30 Jan 2024 4,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 4,999 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 4,963 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 4,556 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2017 3,248 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 1,212 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 15 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2013 8,004 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Number plate light working after a tap

Pass 11 Dec 2012 5,905 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 12 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Estate?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 344 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
344
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
Stop lamp not working 47
fog lamp tell tale not working 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Direction indicator not working 27
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B262 DAV is a 1985 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1985 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 35,139 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Rialto Gls Estate fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B262 DAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Gls Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Reliant Rialto Gls Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B262 DAV registered?

B262 DAV is a 1985 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate, first registered on 4 June 1985.

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The MOT history for B262 DAV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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