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C223 SUY

1986 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,398 mi
Last recorded90,398 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC223 SUY
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 90,398 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 90,398 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 81,784 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 81,784 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 76,220 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 76,220 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Dec 2009 70,608 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 64,678 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 58,537 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 58,531 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight play at front wheel king pin

Pass 21 Dec 2006 52,134 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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C223 SUY is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C223 SUY, 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 C223 SUY registered?

C223 SUY is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 20 March 1986.

Is C223 SUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C223 SUY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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