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C391 BFB

1985 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,923 mi
Last recorded99,923 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC391 BFB
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 99,923 miles

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

Oil leaking from engine/gearbox area and rear diff

Fail 27 Jan 2012 99,923 miles

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

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

Oil leaking from engine/gearbox area and rear diff

Pass 26 Jan 2011 98,860 miles

Offside rear shock casing corroded

Rear leaf spring bushes perrished

Rear shock absorber bushes perrished

Pass 28 Jan 2010 98,038 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 98,038 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Both rear tyres slightly perrished

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 97,351 miles

Clutch worn

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Slight play in steering box

Pass 13 Jan 2009 97,351 miles

Clutch worn

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

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

Slight play in steering box

Pass 11 Jan 2008 96,162 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 94,473 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 90,619 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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C391 BFB is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C391 BFB, 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.

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What year was C391 BFB registered?

C391 BFB is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 18 October 1985.

Is C391 BFB safe to buy?

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