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C29 XDH

1986 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,400 mi
Last recorded29,400 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2009
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC29 XDH
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2009 29,400 miles

Centre Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 29,400 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Centre Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 May 2008 25,042 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

both front seat belts are twisted slightly

front tyre is cracking on tread

Fail 3 May 2008 25,042 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

both front seat belts are twisted slightly

front tyre is cracking on tread

Fail 22 Apr 2008 25,017 miles

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

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

both front seat belts are twisted slightly

front tyre is cracking on tread

Pass 2 Feb 2007 22,725 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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C29 XDH is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C29 XDH, 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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C29 XDH is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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