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D143 KMG

1987 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,009 mi
Last recorded97,009 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD143 KMG
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 97,009 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 96,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 89,685 miles

1x bonnet hinge insecure.

slight play in kingpin.

slight play in steering box.

Fail 8 Dec 2020 89,623 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

offside bonnet hinge not attached

slight play in front king pin

Pass 3 Dec 2019 88,325 miles

nearside mirror missing.

Pass 30 Nov 2018 84,809 miles

G/BOX OIL LEAKING

KINGPIN HAS SLIGHT FREE PLAY

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 82,620 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 82,603 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 82,203 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

steering box and linkage has play

Pass 3 Oct 2011 82,203 miles

steering box and linkage has play

Pass 11 Nov 2010 8,487 miles

both rear tyres near 1.6mm limit

slight discolour of rear registration plate

slight movement in steering column

Pass 13 Nov 2009 81,695 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 81,695 miles

Front Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bonnet insure on hinge cracking

engine oil leak,s

Pass 27 May 2008 80,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2008 80,654 miles

Centre Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2006 78,859 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 78,859 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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D143 KMG is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1987 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 57,353 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 D143 KMG, 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 39 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D143 KMG is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 8 June 1987.

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