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B549 YFB

1985 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,752 mi
Last recorded90,752 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB549 YFB
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 90,752 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 90,752 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 May 2011 89,599 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 89,598 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2010 88,281 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 88,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 May 2009 86,287 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 86,287 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 83,497 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 80,802 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 80,802 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2006 77,517 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 77,517 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2005 74,836 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 YFB is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YFB, 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 YFB registered?

B549 YFB is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 18 June 1985.

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