MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,148 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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)
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
slight play in king pin
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was B498 OBF registered?
B498 OBF is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 2 January 1985.
Is B498 OBF safe to buy?
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