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B996 VDE

1985 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB996 VDE
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 80,298 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 80,184 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 78,115 miles

Offside Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 78,031 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 77,596 miles

Front tyre walls perishing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2007 76,950 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 76,488 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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B996 VDE is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Yellow 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 B996 VDE, 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 B996 VDE?

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What year was B996 VDE registered?

B996 VDE is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 8 January 1985.

Is B996 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B996 VDE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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