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B981 KDL

1985 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,409 mi
Last recorded79,409 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB981 KDL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 79,409 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 79,386 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 79,203 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 78,980 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 78,975 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2008 78,707 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 78,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 78,212 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2006 77,770 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 77,194 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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B981 KDL is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B981 KDL, 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 B981 KDL registered?

B981 KDL is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 12 January 1985.

Is B981 KDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B981 KDL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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