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B846 ENV

1985 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,464 mi
Last recorded69,464 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB846 ENV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 69,464 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 69,419 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2018 69,213 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 69,213 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 69,191 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 69,063 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 69,063 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Towbar component insecure socket (6.6.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 67,890 miles

Centre Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 67,890 miles

Centre Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,310 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

no hazard light switch fitted

rear towing electrical socket broken

Fail 24 Jun 2014 67,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

no hazard light switch fitted

rear towing electrical socket broken

roof rack EXCESSIVELY LOOSE

Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,736 miles

towbar socket incomplete

Fail 4 Jun 2013 66,736 miles

Centre Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Centre Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

towbar socket incomplete

Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,926 miles

Centre Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

tow bar socket insecure

Fail 30 May 2012 65,926 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Centre Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

tow bar socket insecure

Pass 23 May 2011 65,198 miles

Centre Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front back plate deteriorated

nearside front retaining mechanism partialy siezed.

nearside front seat retaining mounting corroded

slight play in top coloumn mount.

wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2011 65,173 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Centre Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front back plate deteriorated

nearside front retaining mechanism partialy siezed.

nearside front seat retaining mounting corroded

slight play in top coloumn mount.

wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2010 65,072 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 65,062 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 65,003 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 64,986 miles

Centre Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 64,928 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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B846 ENV is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 B846 ENV, 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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B846 ENV is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 26 March 1985.

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