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C596 CTA

1985 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,864 mi
Last recorded28,864 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon43,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC596 CTA
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Saloon
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 28,864 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 28,864 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 28,560 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 28,442 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 28,270 miles

Front brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 27,605 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake lever is close to reserve travel

lower bellhousing bolts a loose

rear tyres a heavily perishing

Fail 19 Mar 2014 27,605 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake lever is close to reserve travel

lower bellhousing bolts a loose

rear tyres a heavily perishing

Pass 22 Jan 2009 27,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon?

Based on 664 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
528
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 21
fog lamp not working 13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 12
Direction indicator not working 11
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C596 CTA is a 1985 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 43,164 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 Gls Saloon fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C596 CTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C596 CTA registered?

C596 CTA is a 1985 Reliant Rialto Gls Saloon, first registered on 10 August 1985.

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