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B812 FKW

1985 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80 mi
Last recorded80 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB812 FKW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 80 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 80 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working position lamp flashing poss earth problem (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 58,782 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 93,910 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 93,888 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 92,682 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 92,656 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 27 May 2010 91,536 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2010 91,533 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 89,198 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 89,194 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2008 86,550 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 86,546 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 83,255 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 80,399 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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B812 FKW is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 B812 FKW, 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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B812 FKW is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 21 June 1985.

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