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C59 PGX

1985 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,154 mi
Last recorded73,154 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC59 PGX
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 73,154 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads just 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads just 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear anti-roll bar "D" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 73,041 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Badly deteriorated to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top shock absorber bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Treads just 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads just 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads just 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear anti-roll bar "D" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 69,868 miles

Petrol tank breather hose badly perished

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side "D" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 69,709 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear balljoint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top bush badly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush badly perished (5.3.2 (c))

Petrol tank breather hose badly perished

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side "D" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 66,322 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 66,307 miles

slight movement in top steering column

Fail 24 Jul 2017 66,307 miles

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

slight movement in top steering column

Pass 30 Jul 2016 66,270 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 66,270 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 11 Sep 2012 66,083 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 11 Sep 2012 66,083 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 16 Aug 2011 64,531 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 64,531 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,691 miles

dash board cracked

slight play in front king pin

slight play rear propshaft uj

slight up and down movement in steering wheel

Pass 13 Aug 2009 61,757 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in rear propshaft uj

steering coloum slight play on dash mounting area

Fail 22 Aug 2008 60,010 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight in steering coloumn

slight play front drag link arm bush

slight play kingpin

Pass 22 Aug 2008 60,010 miles

slight in steering coloumn

slight play front drag link arm bush

slight play kingpin

Pass 7 Aug 2007 54,959 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 54,959 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 53,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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C59 PGX is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C59 PGX, 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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C59 PGX is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 5 August 1985.

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