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B498 OBF

1985 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

34,148 mi
Last recorded34,148 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB498 OBF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 34,148 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 20,002 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 20,002 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 17,799 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radius arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 17,568 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

steering box has slight play & slight oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2008 107,601 miles

slight play in king pin

Pass 6 Oct 2007 99,234 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 99,234 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 99,234 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 85,249 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 85,244 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 74,202 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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B498 OBF is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B498 OBF, 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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B498 OBF is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 2 January 1985.

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