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B282 BFR

1985 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,438 mi
Last recorded85,438 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB282 BFR
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 85,438 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 83,952 miles

front king pin has slight play

Fail 17 May 2022 83,928 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

front king pin has slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2021 82,320 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 81,420 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 80,529 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 77,218 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 75,258 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 73,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear spring bushes slight wear

Pass 12 May 2015 70,639 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 70,639 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 68,035 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 65,504 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 63,172 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,333 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 57,159 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 55,124 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 53,012 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 47,860 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 47,860 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 43,953 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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B282 BFR is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B282 BFR, 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 B282 BFR registered?

B282 BFR is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 10 June 1985.

Is B282 BFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B282 BFR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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