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C155 RNN

1986 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,456 mi
Last recorded10,456 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC155 RNN
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 10,456 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 9,528 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 7,745 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 5,349 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 2,916 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 98,964 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2020 95,471 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak on engine

Fail 4 Feb 2020 95,470 miles

Driver's seat insecure floor split (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Feb 2019 91,638 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Feb 2018 88,967 miles

both rear tyres perished on walls

Pass 31 Jan 2017 85,188 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 81,557 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 77,817 miles

o/s front bodypanels have been repiared

Fail 2 Feb 2015 77,817 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front bodypanels have been repiared

Pass 3 Feb 2014 75,503 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

hand brake cable requires adjusting to keep outer cable secure in rear retaining brackets

hand brake cables slightly rusted

slight play in king pin

slight play in steering box shaft

Fail 29 Jan 2013 71,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 71,557 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 67,964 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,496 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 54,906 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 48,464 miles

front no plate cracked

fuel filler neck showing age

Pass 7 Feb 2008 41,303 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 34,080 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 28,541 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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C155 RNN is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 C155 RNN, 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.

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What year was C155 RNN registered?

C155 RNN is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 21 June 1986.

Is C155 RNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C155 RNN shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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