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C858 NAL

1986 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

44,388 mi
Last recorded44,388 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC858 NAL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 44,388 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 44,143 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 43,826 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 43,495 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 43,181 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 42,726 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 42,718 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 42,039 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 41,435 miles

Central Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 40,902 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 40,170 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 39,490 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,550 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 38,548 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 37,985 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,036 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,122 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 35,325 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 34,273 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,676 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 32,618 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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C858 NAL is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 C858 NAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C858 NAL registered?

C858 NAL is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 14 March 1986.

Is C858 NAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C858 NAL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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