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B878 FMR

1985 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,794 mi
Last recorded35,794 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB878 FMR
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 35,794 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 35,290 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 May 2009 34,835 miles

advise both rear tyres side walls starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 May 2009 34,835 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise both rear tyres side walls starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 May 2008 34,266 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 34,266 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2007 33,785 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2006 33,250 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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B878 FMR is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B878 FMR, 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 B878 FMR registered?

B878 FMR is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 2 April 1985.

Is B878 FMR safe to buy?

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