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C559 WVG

1985 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

35,455 mi
Last recorded35,455 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC559 WVG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 35,455 miles

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

hand bake lever stiff in operation ?

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 35,454 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal pdal rubber missing (3.3.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

hand bake lever stiff in operation ?

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 30,471 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 26,623 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 26,622 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 22,864 miles

handbrake lever stiff in opperation

o/side rear shocker outer shroud corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2013 22,864 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake lever stiff in opperation

o/side rear shocker outer shroud corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 19,946 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 16,352 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 16,352 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 11,309 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 6,136 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 6,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 540 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 95,539 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 95,539 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 90,044 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 90,044 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C559 WVG is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 C559 WVG, 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 C559 WVG registered?

C559 WVG is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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The MOT history for C559 WVG shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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