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C359 NCD

1985 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,959 mi
Last recorded72,959 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC359 NCD
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 72,959 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 May 2019 72,959 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 72,383 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 72,036 miles

Engine smoking on tick over

Exhaust system and mountings rusty

Pass 20 May 2016 72,168 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 72,055 miles

Slight lift in front king pin.

Pass 13 May 2014 71,827 miles

Slight play in steering coloum top mounting/ dash.

Pass 21 May 2013 71,298 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 May 2012 70,429 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 70,429 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 68,964 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 68,964 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 68,444 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 67,955 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 67,955 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake fluid slightly low.

O/s/r tyre getting close to wear bars.

Service brake & parking brake only just up to standard.

Slight lift in front king pin.

Pass 13 May 2008 67,305 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 66,669 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 66,669 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2006 65,923 miles

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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C359 NCD is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Green 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 C359 NCD, 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

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What year was C359 NCD registered?

C359 NCD is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 9 August 1985.

Is C359 NCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C359 NCD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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