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B290 MPK

1985 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

7,247 mi
Last recorded7,247 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB290 MPK
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 7,247 miles

Oil leak

Oil leak from O/S Axel seal

Pass 2 Jun 2011 6,425 miles

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

Front steering ball joint dust cover split.

Front suspension has slight play in the king pin bearing.

O/S handbrake cable loose in it retainer.

O/S/R brake back plate damp.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2011 6,377 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front steering ball joint dust cover split.

Front suspension has slight play in the king pin bearing.

O/S handbrake cable loose in it retainer.

O/S/R brake back plate damp.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 5,597 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 4,696 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 4,696 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 31 May 2008 3,685 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 3,679 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2007 2,937 miles

both headlamp patterns slightly diffused.......

front king pin slightly worn..........

smell of petrol but no leak found..........

Pass 2 Jun 2006 1,713 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 1,711 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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B290 MPK is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B290 MPK, 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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B290 MPK is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 2 May 1985.

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