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C201 FWO

1985 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

11,105 mi
Last recorded11,105 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC201 FWO
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 11,105 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 11,095 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 11,095 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 11,051 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 10,864 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 10,663 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 10,113 miles

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

Wiper rubber split at ends, but still clears screen well.

Fail 10 Jul 2015 10,113 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wiper rubber split at ends, but still clears screen well.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 9,560 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 9,560 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 8,901 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 8,250 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 7,560 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 7,560 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 6,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 5,843 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 5,843 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 4,238 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 4,238 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 849 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 99,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2006 99,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C201 FWO is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 C201 FWO, 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 C201 FWO registered?

C201 FWO is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 16 December 1985.

Is C201 FWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C201 FWO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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