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C944 NEG

1986 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,285 mi
Last recorded99,285 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC944 NEG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 99,285 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ok after grease up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 99,285 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ok after grease up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 99,278 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 99,265 miles

advise some lift in front king pin

advise some movement in steering column

Pass 7 Jun 2011 99,212 miles

advise replacement of front spring unit

Pass 15 Jun 2010 99,056 miles

advise dashcracked advise repair

advise slight lift in king pin

Pass 9 Jun 2009 98,908 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 98,908 miles

Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 97,599 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 97,165 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 97,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front 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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C944 NEG is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C944 NEG, 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 C944 NEG registered?

C944 NEG is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 4 February 1986.

Is C944 NEG safe to buy?

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