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B417 CBV

1985 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,185 mi
Last recorded53,185 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB417 CBV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 53,185 miles

wiring and pipes would benefit from additional clips or ties

Pass 18 Nov 2010 60,274 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 60,233 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 58,756 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 58,756 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 58,330 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 58,301 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 58,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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B417 CBV is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B417 CBV, 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 B417 CBV registered?

B417 CBV is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 5 July 1985.

Is B417 CBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B417 CBV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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