CarVerify

Free Car Check

C493 NFV

1986 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,565 mi
Last recorded55,565 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Reliant
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC493 NFV
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 55,565 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 55,465 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 55,459 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 55,191 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 54,999 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 54,504 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 54,504 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 54,504 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 54,272 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 54,234 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 53,560 miles

Slight play in front king pin and bush

Pass 14 May 2008 52,907 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 52,226 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 51,520 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
Full Reliant Rialto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C493 NFV is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C493 NFV, 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 C493 NFV?

You can check the full history of C493 NFV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C493 NFV registered?

C493 NFV is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 June 1986.

Is C493 NFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C493 NFV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C493 NFV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C493 NFV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.