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B513 NEF

1985 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,381 mi
Last recorded67,381 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon43,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB513 NEF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Saloon
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 67,381 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front tyre side walls deteriorated

rear brake hoses slightly insecure

Pass 10 May 2011 67,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Trailing arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 67,162 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Trailing arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 66,260 miles

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

play in o/s and n/s rear suspension side to side movement

Pass 8 Apr 2009 66,181 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 66,088 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

slight wear in front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2008 62,906 miles

no mudguards fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2007 55,078 miles

no wheel arches and body panels no sharp edges

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon?

Based on 664 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
528
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 21
fog lamp not working 13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 12
Direction indicator not working 11
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B513 NEF is a 1985 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 43,164 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 Gls Saloon fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B513 NEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B513 NEF is a 1985 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon, first registered on 13 March 1985.

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