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C381 XVC

1986 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,649 mi
Last recorded1,649 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC381 XVC
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 1,649 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 1,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 1,682 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 1,680 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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C381 XVC is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C381 XVC, 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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What year was C381 XVC registered?

C381 XVC is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 2 April 1986.

Is C381 XVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C381 XVC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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