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C577 SLH

1985 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

82,582 mi
Last recorded82,582 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC577 SLH
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 82,582 miles

dashboard broken

play in front king pin

Fail 22 Oct 2013 82,572 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

dashboard broken

play in front king pin

Pass 26 Oct 2012 81,462 miles

Oil leak

dashboard broken

front number plate cracked

fuel cap seal perished

slight play in steering box

Fail 23 Oct 2012 81,462 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

dashboard broken

front number plate cracked

fuel cap seal perished

slight play in steering box

Pass 26 Oct 2011 80,061 miles

Oil leak

dashboard broken

front number plate cracked

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 25 Oct 2011 80,061 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

dashboard broken

front number plate cracked

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 19 Oct 2010 78,510 miles

Oil leak

dashboard broken

Pass 23 Oct 2009 76,930 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 76,930 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 75,146 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre perished and getting close to limit

petrol tank damp

Fail 21 Oct 2008 75,130 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre perished and getting close to limit

petrol tank damp

Pass 23 Oct 2007 73,476 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 73,444 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 71,297 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in nearside rear lower shock absorber bush

Fail 17 Oct 2006 71,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in nearside rear lower shock absorber bush

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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C577 SLH is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 C577 SLH, 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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C577 SLH is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 4 October 1985.

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