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C299 WVJ

1985 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,025 mi
Last recorded77,025 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC299 WVJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2018 77,025 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail fouling on chassis (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

battery insecure

both boots split on drag/link no provisions to fail

Pass 11 Aug 2015 76,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 76,826 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 76,762 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 76,484 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 76,484 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 76,194 miles

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

nearside front side light in poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2011 76,194 miles

nearside front side light in poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2010 75,784 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 75,464 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 74,857 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 74,857 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 74,270 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 74,270 miles

Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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C299 WVJ is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C299 WVJ, 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 C299 WVJ registered?

C299 WVJ is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 10 May 1985.

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