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C347 DNW

1986 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,670 mi
Last recorded17,670 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC347 DNW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,670 miles

floor repair around handbrake brackets slight movement

Fail 8 Apr 2011 17,667 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

floor repair around handbrake brackets slight movement

Pass 28 Jul 2008 17,589 miles

play to king pin

Fail 16 Jul 2008 17,557 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2007 16,080 miles

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

play to king pin

Pass 16 Mar 2006 47,263 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2006 7,176 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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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C347 DNW is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C347 DNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C347 DNW registered?

C347 DNW is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C347 DNW safe to buy?

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