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C429 OPN

1985 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,923 mi
Last recorded40,923 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC429 OPN
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 40,923 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 39,216 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 36,655 miles

Front Lower 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 slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 36,613 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Lower 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 slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,467 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 36,296 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 29,978 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 29,978 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 26,256 miles

RUBBER FUEL HOSE PERISHED AT FRONT

Pass 25 Feb 2006 22,312 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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C429 OPN is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Green 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 C429 OPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C429 OPN registered?

C429 OPN is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 25 September 1985.

Is C429 OPN safe to buy?

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