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B688 NCC

1984 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,921 mi
Last recorded61,921 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon44,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB688 NCC
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Saloon
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 61,921 miles

Central Front king pin has slight play

Fail 20 Mar 2025 61,921 miles

Central Rear Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired prop shaft u/j excess movement (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2023 61,884 miles

Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 61,854 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 61,314 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 60,924 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 60,539 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 60,040 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 59,660 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 58,858 miles

wires not secured wire connected to fuel line

Fail 13 Jul 2017 58,841 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

wires not secured wire connected to fuel line

Pass 4 May 2016 58,515 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 58,029 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 57,218 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 57,201 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2013 56,564 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,028 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 55,336 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 55,336 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon?

Based on 664 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
528
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 21
fog lamp not working 13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 12
Direction indicator not working 11
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B688 NCC is a 1984 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1984 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 44,325 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 Gls Saloon fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B688 NCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B688 NCC is a 1984 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon, first registered on 12 October 1984.

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