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B822 AOD

1985 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,167 mi
Last recorded99,167 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB822 AOD
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 99,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides walls STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front shock and coil spring corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

SLIGHT leak found at steering box

Slight bind found at front brake

Slight oil leak found

Slight under body corrosion to all areas

Pass 28 Sep 2009 97,589 miles

number plate lamp dim

offside door mirror view poor

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 Sep 2009 97,585 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

number plate lamp dim

offside door mirror view poor

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2008 95,155 miles

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

front tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 Aug 2008 95,151 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2007 92,463 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 92,460 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both drag link end joint boots split

Pass 23 Aug 2006 85,580 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 85,576 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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B822 AOD is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Beige 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 B822 AOD, 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 B822 AOD registered?

B822 AOD is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 3 July 1985.

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