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B447 JJV

1985 Reliant Rialto

Orange Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,589 mi
Last recorded54,589 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB447 JJV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 54,589 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 54,589 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 54,492 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 54,491 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jun 2013 54,487 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 54,063 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 54,063 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 50,478 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,915 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 46,915 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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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B447 JJV is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Orange with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B447 JJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B447 JJV registered?

B447 JJV is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 24 June 1985.

Is B447 JJV safe to buy?

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