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B653 EDM

1985 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,799 mi
Last recorded72,799 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB653 EDM
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2011 72,799 miles

Centre Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2010 72,672 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 72,653 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 72,434 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 72,064 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 71,617 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 71,036 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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B653 EDM is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B653 EDM, 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 B653 EDM registered?

B653 EDM is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 7 June 1985.

Is B653 EDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B653 EDM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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