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B938 VHU

1984 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

1,263 mi
Last recorded1,263 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1984 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate43,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB938 VHU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Estate
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 1,263 miles

Front bumper insecure

damage to o/s/f wing

Fail 22 May 2008 1,250 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front bumper insecure

damage to o/s/f wing

Fail 5 Sep 2007 1,084 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Dec 2005 96,350 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 96,336 miles

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

Centre Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Outer Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Estate?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 344 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
344
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
Stop lamp not working 47
fog lamp tell tale not working 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Direction indicator not working 27
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B938 VHU is a 1984 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1984 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 43,188 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 Gls Estate fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B938 VHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Gls Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Reliant Rialto Gls Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B938 VHU registered?

B938 VHU is a 1984 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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