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C973 XDC

1986 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

81,246 mi
Last recorded81,246 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC973 XDC
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 81,246 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 81,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 76,605 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 76,512 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 74,464 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 74,459 miles

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

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 74,427 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 78,911 miles

nearside front seat belt not fetide

nearside front seat not fetide

Fail 28 Aug 2007 70,896 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Outer Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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C973 XDC is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 C973 XDC, 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 C973 XDC registered?

C973 XDC is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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