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B711 WFV

1985 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,598 mi
Last recorded69,598 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB711 WFV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 69,598 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front bumper damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2009 69,590 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2008 68,512 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 68,498 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

indicator flashing rate only just meets requirements

o/s/r flexi bracket broken

Pass 20 Dec 2007 66,853 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

engine burning oil (smoking)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 66,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

engine burning oil (smoking)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 66,807 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 66,807 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

low effort recorded at rear wheels when parking brake applied

Pass 3 Sep 2005 64,965 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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B711 WFV is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B711 WFV, 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 B711 WFV registered?

B711 WFV is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 17 April 1985.

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