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C503 GLG

1985 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,773 mi
Last recorded57,773 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC503 GLG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 57,773 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 57,397 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 56,832 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 56,455 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,583 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 50,583 miles

Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,709 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 41,709 miles

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

Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,234 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 23,234 miles

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

Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,932 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 15,070 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 15,070 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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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C503 GLG is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C503 GLG, 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 C503 GLG registered?

C503 GLG is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 29 November 1985.

Is C503 GLG safe to buy?

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