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B383 PHN

1985 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,888 mi
Last recorded59,888 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB383 PHN
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,888 miles

Oil leak

front wheel bearing slight noise and play

o/s/r brake slight bind

rear ex box loose

slight play steering box

Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,783 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 44,737 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear reg plate deteriorated

steering box slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2010 37,089 miles

nsr osr tyres cracking

slight play in king pin

Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,787 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 29,762 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 23,082 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 22,758 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 22,359 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 22,326 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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B383 PHN is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B383 PHN, 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 B383 PHN registered?

B383 PHN is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 17 April 1985.

Is B383 PHN safe to buy?

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