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C138 OAB

1985 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,880 mi
Last recorded43,880 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC138 OAB
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 43,880 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 41,578 miles

Centre Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 39,152 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 37,650 miles

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

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 37,616 miles

Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 35,414 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 35,375 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Centre Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Centre Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 32,818 miles

Centre Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Centre Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 32,727 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

Centre Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Centre Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,059 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 30,044 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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C138 OAB is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C138 OAB, 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 C138 OAB registered?

C138 OAB is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 3 October 1985.

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