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C332 YYG

1985 Reliant Rialto

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,437 mi
Last recorded84,437 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC332 YYG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 84,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 83,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 82,759 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 80,871 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 79,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 79,766 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,368 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 78,307 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 77,586 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 77,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 76,432 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 7,635 miles

presenter advised to strengthen steering shaft support due to bracing support flexing

Pass 8 Jun 2011

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s and o/s rear stud holes worn

Fail 25 May 2011

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s and o/s rear stud holes worn

Pass 29 May 2010 75,976 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play detected at handlebar securing bolt

Pass 27 May 2009 41,312 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 41,297 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 69,984 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 76,957 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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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C332 YYG is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C332 YYG, 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 C332 YYG registered?

C332 YYG is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 3 October 1985.

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