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C628 VHP

1985 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,101 mi
Last recorded43,101 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC628 VHP
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 43,101 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 43,063 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2010 38,103 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Nov 2010 38,093 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 33,230 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 29,151 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 29,151 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 28,974 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 24,568 miles

offside headlight lense cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2005 18,830 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 18,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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C628 VHP is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C628 VHP, 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 C628 VHP registered?

C628 VHP is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 9 October 1985.

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