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C579 SLH

1985 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,189 mi
Last recorded56,189 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2007
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC579 SLH
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2007 56,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in top steering column mounting

Slight play in steering box

Pass 29 Aug 2006 54,252 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 54,220 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front shock absorber spring corroded

front steering drag link balljoint gaitors perished

general surface corrosion on suspension

movement in steering colume

rear axle metal brake pipes corroded

rear spring hanger front bushes perished

slight leak front shock absorber

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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C579 SLH is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C579 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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What year was C579 SLH registered?

C579 SLH is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 2 November 1985.

Is C579 SLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C579 SLH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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