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C144 EMP

1986 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

250 mi
Last recorded250 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC144 EMP
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 250 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 250 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 62 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016
Fail 28 Apr 2016

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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C144 EMP is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 53,794 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 C144 EMP, 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 40 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 C144 EMP registered?

C144 EMP is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 27 January 1986.

Is C144 EMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C144 EMP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C144 EMP have outstanding finance?

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