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B78 MAY

1985 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,840 mi
Last recorded61,840 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB78 MAY
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 61,840 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust clamp missing and poor mounting

Fail 26 Oct 2010 61,840 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust clamp missing and poor mounting

Pass 24 Apr 2007 61,606 miles

Front tyre approaching legal limit.

Signs of fluid leak - front brake backplate area.

Pass 10 Apr 2006 61,395 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 61,395 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B78 MAY is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B78 MAY, 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 B78 MAY registered?

B78 MAY is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 2 January 1985.

Is B78 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B78 MAY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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