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C479 EML

1985 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,842 mi
Last recorded42,842 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC479 EML
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 42,842 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 42,703 miles

battery temporary secured

Pass 25 Jul 2014 42,619 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 42,584 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 42,502 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 42,253 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 41,847 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 41,535 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 41,387 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 41,377 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 40,944 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 40,466 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 39,849 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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C479 EML is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 C479 EML, 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 C479 EML registered?

C479 EML is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 29 November 1985.

Is C479 EML safe to buy?

The MOT history for C479 EML shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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