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C739 TAY

1985 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,334 mi
Last recorded21,334 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1985 Reliant Rialto55,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC739 TAY
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 21,334 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 21,317 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 212,337 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 21,163 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 21,036 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 21,022 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 20,856 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,481 miles

Slight lift in column....Offdide mirror has a crack

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 20,333 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 19,901 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 19,522 miles

Crack in offside door mirror

Pass 26 Apr 2007 18,970 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 17,626 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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C739 TAY is a 1985 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1985 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 55,239 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 C739 TAY, 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 41 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 C739 TAY registered?

C739 TAY is a 1985 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 18 December 1985.

Is C739 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C739 TAY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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