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C153 ETA

1985 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,241 mi
Last recorded78,241 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC153 ETA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 78,241 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 76,539 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front engine mountings and rear gearbox mountings deteriorated,

Fail 6 Aug 2007 76,517 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front engine mounting and rear gearbox mountings deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2006 74,749 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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C153 ETA is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C153 ETA, 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 C153 ETA registered?

C153 ETA is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 11 November 1985.

Is C153 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C153 ETA shows 4 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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