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B397 AEW

1985 Reliant Rialto Van

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,612 mi
Last recorded97,612 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB397 AEW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Van
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009 97,612 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 96,721 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 95,118 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 95,118 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 93,428 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 93,393 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 92,137 miles

slight play in steering box

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Van?

Based on 751 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
1,392
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 35
Stop lamp not working 24
position lamp(s) not working 18
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18
Headlamp aim too high 15
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B397 AEW is a 1985 Reliant Rialto Van in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Reliant Rialto Van fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B397 AEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Van typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Reliant Rialto Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B397 AEW registered?

B397 AEW is a 1985 Reliant Rialto Van, first registered on 14 February 1985.

Is B397 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B397 AEW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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