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B359 DHK

1985 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,698 mi
Last recorded58,698 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB359 DHK
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2008 58,698 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 49,925 miles

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2006 49,676 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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B359 DHK is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B359 DHK, 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 B359 DHK registered?

B359 DHK is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 5 July 1985.

Is B359 DHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B359 DHK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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