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B341 JAU

1985 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,501 mi
Last recorded51,501 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB341 JAU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 51,501 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 51,497 miles

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

Centre Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 49,170 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing on tread and sidewalls

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 49,154 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing on tread and sidewalls

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 47,262 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 47,182 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 44,971 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 44,960 miles

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,314 miles

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

Slight play in steering box assy.Rubber dust covers torn on steering idler arm.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,420 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 40,389 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 40,310 miles

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 40,217 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 39,779 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 39,779 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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B341 JAU is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B341 JAU, 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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B341 JAU is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 24 January 1985.

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