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B84 XFB

1985 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

53,665 mi
Last recorded53,665 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB84 XFB
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 53,665 miles

Front Play in kingpin.

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring bushes deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded.

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring bushes deteriorated.

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,548 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded (front)

play in kingpin

Fail 5 Jun 2015 52,544 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded (front)

play in kingpin

Pass 20 Dec 2013 52,034 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

drivers seat frame cracked

kingpin slight play

Fail 11 Dec 2013 52,034 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

all shocks no pampening effect

drivers seat frame cracked

engine mount broken

kingpin slight play

Pass 10 Dec 2012 47,297 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 47,295 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 40,048 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 40,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 37,877 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 37,864 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,048 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 36,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 31,791 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED/CRACKED

Fail 4 Sep 2008 31,791 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED/CRACKED

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 29,973 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 26,438 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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B84 XFB is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 B84 XFB, 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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B84 XFB is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 8 February 1985.

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