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C218 WRF

1986 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

13,205 mi
Last recorded13,205 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC218 WRF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 13,205 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 13,202 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 10,923 miles

Number plate light cover corroding

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 8,730 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 8,730 miles

Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 6,847 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 6,835 miles

Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 4,465 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 4,465 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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C218 WRF is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C218 WRF, 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 C218 WRF registered?

C218 WRF is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 15 March 1986.

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