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C331 NHH

1985 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

83,830 mi
Last recorded83,830 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC331 NHH
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 83,830 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 83,241 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 83,207 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 82,466 miles

Front AT LEAST 2MM HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL PLAY IN FRONT KING PIN

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear seat folded down and no rear seat belts fitted

front and rear registration plates have a honeycomb back ground

Fail 9 Jan 2020 82,433 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front AT LEAST 2MM HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL PLAY IN FRONT KING PIN

Front Coil spring corroded BORDERLINE FAILURE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect VERY LITTLE DAMPING EFFECT (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear seat folded down and no rear seat belts fitted

front and rear registration plates have a honeycomb back ground

Pass 4 Jan 2019 79,111 miles

Front kingpin has minor lift

fuel tank slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2019 79,111 miles

Front kingpin has minor lift

fuel tank slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 76,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

smell of fuel , no visible leak

Pass 10 Dec 2016 72,033 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 68,409 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 64,668 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 61,464 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 57,586 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 57,586 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 54,192 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 54,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 49,934 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 46,271 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 46,263 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 42,968 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 78,744 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 78,736 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 75,797 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 70,013 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 69,992 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

all tyres worn.

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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C331 NHH is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 C331 NHH, 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 C331 NHH registered?

C331 NHH is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 October 1985.

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