MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,025 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside front side light in poor condition
nearside front side light in poor condition
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is C299 WVJ safe to buy?
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