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B45 ECF

1985 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,727 mi
Last recorded51,727 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB45 ECF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 51,727 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 50,357 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 48,865 miles

slight play in front hub

Fail 28 Mar 2023 48,865 miles

Rear fog lamp not working rear (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective bulk head loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

slight play in front hub

Pass 19 Mar 2022 47,587 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 47,103 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 46,645 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 45,801 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 44,530 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 43,720 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 43,720 miles

Stop lamp not working brake switch sticking (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,231 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 42,060 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 41,210 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 40,382 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 40,368 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,732 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside front headlamp has condensation inside

Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,365 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all 3 tyres perishing

interior mirror cracked

nearside mirror deteriorating around edges

rear seats removed

Fail 25 Apr 2008 39,353 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all 3 tyres perishing

interior mirror cracked

nearside mirror deteriorating around edges

rear seats removed

Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,804 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,346 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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B45 ECF is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B45 ECF, 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 B45 ECF registered?

B45 ECF is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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