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C351 GFV

1985 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,106 mi
Last recorded48,106 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC351 GFV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 48,106 miles

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

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

Slight lift in king pin

Fail 4 Sep 2009 48,104 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Slight lift in king pin

Pass 15 Aug 2008 43,259 miles

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

N/s rear brake slind bind

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2008 43,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

N/s rear brake slind bind

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2007 42,839 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 41,691 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 41,691 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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C351 GFV is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C351 GFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C351 GFV?

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What year was C351 GFV registered?

C351 GFV is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 16 August 1985.

Is C351 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C351 GFV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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