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B779 ATW

1985 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,785 mi
Last recorded86,785 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB779 ATW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 86,785 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 86,643 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 85,473 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 54,440 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 53,361 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 82,536 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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B779 ATW is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B779 ATW, 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 B779 ATW registered?

B779 ATW is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 26 January 1985.

Is B779 ATW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B779 ATW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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