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C438 WRW

1986 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75 mi
Last recorded75 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC438 WRW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2024 75 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 96,725 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slightly damp around the o/s/front wheel bearing , possibly brake fluid

Pass 31 Oct 2022 96,137 miles

Front tyre cracked

dash board loose

headlights poor image

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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C438 WRW is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C438 WRW, 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

How do I check the history of C438 WRW?

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What year was C438 WRW registered?

C438 WRW is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 24 February 1986.

Is C438 WRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C438 WRW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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