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C429 VLK

1986 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,020 mi
Last recorded2,020 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC429 VLK
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 2,020 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 1,860 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 725 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 707 miles

Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass loose (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced lense sprayed black (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2021 645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight play in king pin

Pass 10 Mar 2020 310 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 279 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 31 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 23 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 1 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 60,636 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 60,294 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 58,837 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 58,808 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 58,768 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 58,770 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 VLK is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C429 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 C429 VLK registered?

C429 VLK is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 27 June 1986.

Is C429 VLK safe to buy?

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