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C720 PAU

1986 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,259 mi
Last recorded42,259 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate57,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC720 PAU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Estate
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 42,259 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 42,259 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,938 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 30 Nov 2006 39,033 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front track rod end joint cover spilt

Fail 23 Oct 2006 39,026 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Estate?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 344 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
344
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
Stop lamp not working 47
fog lamp tell tale not working 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Direction indicator not working 27
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C720 PAU is a 1986 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 57,812 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 Estate fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C720 PAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Gls Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Reliant Rialto Gls Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C720 PAU registered?

C720 PAU is a 1986 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate, first registered on 2 June 1986.

Is C720 PAU safe to buy?

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