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B530 VKX

1985 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,782 mi
Last recorded88,782 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB530 VKX
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 88,782 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 85,539 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2023 84,458 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 84,439 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 81,454 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 May 2022 81,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 78,433 miles

Front oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2021 78,433 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2020 76,058 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 71,934 miles

signs of oil leak under car

Pass 17 May 2018 66,994 miles

water in rear fog lamp

Fail 15 May 2018 66,977 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lamps not working when headlights on (1.1.A.3f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lamps not working when headlights on (1.1.A.3f)

water in rear fog lamp

wiper not parking

Pass 19 Apr 2017 62,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perrished

Fail 19 Apr 2017 62,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perrished

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 58,528 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,944 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 48,602 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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B530 VKX is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 B530 VKX, 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 B530 VKX registered?

B530 VKX is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 3 April 1985.

Is B530 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B530 VKX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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