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C426 NRA

1985 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,215 mi
Last recorded74,215 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC426 NRA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 74,215 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nsr shocker gaitor rusty

Fail 9 Feb 2011 74,184 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nsr shocker gaitor rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2010 73,868 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 73,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 73,539 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 73,374 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 73,374 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 72,375 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 71,001 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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C426 NRA is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C426 NRA, 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 C426 NRA registered?

C426 NRA is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C426 NRA safe to buy?

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