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B583 VVG

1985 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

50,219 mi
Last recorded50,219 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB583 VVG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 50,219 miles

all tyres perished

engine and gearbox mounts deteriorated

front kingpin has play

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2016 50,219 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perished

engine and gearbox mounts deteriorated

front kingpin has play

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,202 miles

front kingpin has slight lift

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front engine mount deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2013 50,189 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres perished

front kingpin has slight play

Fail 13 Sep 2013 50,189 miles

Front Steering arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres perished

front kingpin has slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2012

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front propshaft flange bolts loose

front tyre pressure low

Pass 14 Sep 2011 50,109 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

metal brake pipe to front flex hose slightly corroded

strongly advise all wheel nuts checked for tightness

Fail 13 Sep 2011 50,109 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

metal brake pipe to front flex hose slightly corroded

strongly advise all wheel nuts checked for tightness

Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,514 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,266 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 46,265 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 44,316 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,294 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 42,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 42,110 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 42,103 miles

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 39,210 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 39,210 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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B583 VVG is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 B583 VVG, 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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B583 VVG is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 6 July 1985.

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