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C359 SWV

1986 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,735 mi
Last recorded80,735 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC359 SWV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 80,735 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

interior mirror missing

rear seats folded flat unable to check rear belts.

steering column top mounting slight movement

Fail 14 Mar 2011 80,735 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

interior mirror missing

rear seats folded flat unable to check rear belts.

steering column top mounting slight movement

Pass 26 Mar 2010 80,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center mirror missing

steering box drop arm has slight movement.

steering mounting top coloumn has slight play

Fail 19 Mar 2010 80,735 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center mirror missing

steering box drop arm has slight movement.

steering mounting top coloumn has slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2009 80,735 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 80,735 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 80,741 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 80,735 miles

Centre Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 80,735 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 80,735 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

drivers floor excessively holed

Fail 16 Mar 2006 80,735 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 80,735 miles

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

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 SWV is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C359 SWV, 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.

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C359 SWV is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 21 July 1986.

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