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C711 PRB

1986 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,217 mi
Last recorded32,217 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC711 PRB
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 32,217 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 31,024 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 30,282 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 30,282 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working Pedal switch become disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 29,604 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 28,573 miles

exhaust emits slight blue smoke

Pass 22 Jul 2019 27,172 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 25,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

front seats slightly insecure

slight engine oil loss

some movement in front king pin assembly

some travel on handbrake lever

Pass 22 Jul 2017 23,254 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 21,427 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 20,429 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 18,759 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 17,174 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 15,265 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 15,229 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2010 14,081 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 12,399 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 9,356 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 4,649 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 701 miles

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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C711 PRB is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C711 PRB, 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 C711 PRB registered?

C711 PRB is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 May 1986.

Is C711 PRB safe to buy?

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