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C485 HRL

1986 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,788 mi
Last recorded72,788 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC485 HRL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 72,788 miles

Advise engine oil leak

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 69,179 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 67,144 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 67,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 61,930 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,527 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 61,510 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 61,050 miles

n/s engine mt broken

Fail 20 Jun 2012 60,997 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

n/s engine mt broken

Pass 22 Jun 2011 60,042 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 60,025 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 58,458 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 58,440 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 56,705 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 56,680 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 54,964 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 54,946 miles

Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 53,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 53,173 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 51,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 51,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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C485 HRL is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 C485 HRL, 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.

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What year was C485 HRL registered?

C485 HRL is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 4 July 1986.

Is C485 HRL safe to buy?

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