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C339 DUR

1985 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

87,228 mi
Last recorded87,228 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC339 DUR
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2024 87,228 miles

Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight wear in front king pin

Pass 11 Nov 2023 79,930 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 74,422 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 74,422 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 68,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 62,679 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 57,949 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 51,942 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 51,867 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2017 45,441 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 45,311 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 38,998 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 30,190 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 23,307 miles

Some play in front kingpin.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 13,875 miles

some play in front king pin.

some play in propshaft u/j's

Pass 7 Nov 2012 1,245 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 88,127 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 75,871 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 64,280 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

engineand gearbox rubber mountings deteriorating

Pass 10 Nov 2008 51,416 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing sounds dry .

Pass 9 Nov 2007 38,283 miles

front suspension arm has been weld repaired.

some corrsion to front to rear brake pipe.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,200 miles

front suspension arm has been weld repaired.

slight corrision to front to rear metal brake pipe.

slight play in king pin thrust washers.

slight smell of fuel under bonnet. Note no visible leak.

Pass 28 Nov 2005 22,394 miles

front suspension arm weld repaired ok at time of test.

Fail 9 Nov 2005 22,359 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front arm already has weld repairs but not sufficient to cover corrossion

Fail 17 Oct 2005 22,286 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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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C339 DUR is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 C339 DUR, 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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C339 DUR is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 27 August 1985.

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