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B549 SNX

1985 Reliant Rialto

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,944 mi
Last recorded79,944 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB549 SNX
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 79,944 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 79,944 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 79,033 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 79,033 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 77,798 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 77,672 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 77,664 miles

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

Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 76,622 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 74,742 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 56,864 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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B549 SNX is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B549 SNX, 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 B549 SNX registered?

B549 SNX is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 5 June 1985.

Is B549 SNX safe to buy?

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