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B698 JTV

1985 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,121 mi
Last recorded85,121 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB698 JTV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 85,121 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 79,334 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

Pass 10 Nov 2010 72,497 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 67,366 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 62,282 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 62,282 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 59,582 miles

exhaust system rusty

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2006 54,254 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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B698 JTV is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B698 JTV, 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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How do I check the history of B698 JTV?

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What year was B698 JTV registered?

B698 JTV is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 12 April 1985.

Is B698 JTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B698 JTV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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