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C421 VLK

1986 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,605 mi
Last recorded51,605 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC421 VLK
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 51,605 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 41,914 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 33,159 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 23,976 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 20,815 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 16,514 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 11,947 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 7,609 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear leaf spring mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 3,009 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 96,931 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 90,262 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 90,262 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 81,733 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 73,667 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 68,140 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 67,411 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 67,366 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 67,355 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 67,258 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 67,258 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 66,504 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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C421 VLK is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C421 VLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C421 VLK registered?

C421 VLK is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 19 February 1986.

Is C421 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C421 VLK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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