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C468 LFW

1985 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

71,286 mi
Last recorded71,286 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC468 LFW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 71,286 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below limit on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below limit on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damage to nearside central cross beam - as marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

central body mountings corroded - as marked - body not considered insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2020 70,860 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 70,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 70,270 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 70,258 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 69,415 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 68,505 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 67,538 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on RH side of tyre- almost through to cords (4.1.E.1)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 67,534 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking t brake drum (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on RH side of tyre- almost through to cords (4.1.E.1)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 66,777 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 66,773 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 65,707 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 65,704 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 64,504 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 64,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,529 miles

drivers seat cushion totally collapsed

rear prop shaft u/j well worn

Fail 28 Aug 2012 63,525 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat cushion totally collapsed

rear prop shaft u/j well worn

Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,584 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

oil leak at steering box shaft

Fail 31 Aug 2011 62,580 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

oil leak at steering box shaft

Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,400 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 59,764 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both steering draglink joint boots split

slight p[lay in kingpin bushes and lift in thrust washers

Fail 11 Sep 2009 59,760 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both steering draglink joint boots split

slight p[lay in kingpin bushes and lift in thrust washers

Pass 12 Sep 2008 58,033 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 58,033 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 56,595 miles

Corrosion to handbrake cables.

O S R leaf spring mounting badly corroded.

Slight play in front wheel bearing.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 55,618 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 55,615 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Washer on o/s/r spring front mount missing

Pass 14 Sep 2005 54,846 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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C468 LFW is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 C468 LFW, 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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C468 LFW is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 October 1985.

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