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C691 SMO

1986 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,729 mi
Last recorded35,729 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC691 SMO
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 35,729 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 35,727 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 35,574 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 35,240 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 34,628 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 34,628 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 34,228 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 34,228 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 34,225 miles

Brake performance not tested Rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 33,824 miles

Coolant leak

Major oil leak

Nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm and perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2016 33,209 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 33,208 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 32,062 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 32,062 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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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C691 SMO is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1986 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 53,794 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 C691 SMO, 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 40 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C691 SMO registered?

C691 SMO is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 29 July 1986.

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