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B963 UPW

1985 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

77,425 mi
Last recorded77,425 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB963 UPW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,425 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 77,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Fail 25 May 2012 75,601 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 75,601 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 73,400 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 73,400 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,504 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 71,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 May 2009 68,655 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 68,655 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 65,360 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 65,360 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 64,642 miles

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

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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B963 UPW is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 B963 UPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B963 UPW?

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What year was B963 UPW registered?

B963 UPW is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 20 March 1985.

Is B963 UPW safe to buy?

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