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C945 NFW

1986 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,554 mi
Last recorded58,554 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC945 NFW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 58,554 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

strong smell of fuel

Fail 21 Oct 2015 58,554 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

strong smell of fuel

Pass 14 May 2014 58,452 miles

slight play in steering box drop arm

Fail 9 Apr 2014 58,451 miles

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in steering box drop arm

surface corrosion on all rear suspension components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 57,836 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 57,836 miles

Centre front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 56,402 miles

Front shock absorber shroud creaking

Fail 29 Jul 2011 56,402 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front shock absorber shroud creaking

Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,455 miles

Fuel pipe to carburettor appears to be not fuel quality

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 55,455 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe to carburettor appears to be not fuel quality

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 53,794 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 53,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 51,449 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 51,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 48,710 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front wheel bearing has a very slight noise comeing from it.

Fail 12 Oct 2006 48,710 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front wheel bearing has a very slight noise comeing from it.

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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C945 NFW is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C945 NFW, 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 C945 NFW registered?

C945 NFW is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 11 April 1986.

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