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B987 PDU

1985 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,784 mi
Last recorded62,784 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB987 PDU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 62,784 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 62,784 miles

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 58,785 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 58,785 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 56,871 miles

Clutch adjustment very loose6

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 55,584 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,584 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 51,953 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 48,504 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 48,504 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 45,915 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 42,925 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 42,925 miles

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

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

slight play in front king pin

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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B987 PDU is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 B987 PDU, 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

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What year was B987 PDU registered?

B987 PDU is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 7 January 1985.

Is B987 PDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B987 PDU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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