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D147 SVO

1986 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

72,252 mi
Last recorded72,252 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD147 SVO
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 72,252 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 72,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking above tank (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured D bush (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,439 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,304 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,217 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 43,204 miles

Front Upper Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 42,057 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 42,036 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 41,312 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 41,309 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2010 71,320 miles

All Leaf Spring Eye Bushes Perished

Engine Idle Speed Too High

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Seat Base Loose

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle Emissions Rich

Fail 21 Oct 2010 71,319 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All Leaf Spring Eye Bushes Perished

Engine Idle Speed Too High

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Seat Base Loose

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle Emissions Rich

Pass 1 May 2009 71,194 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 71,171 miles

Front Lower front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 70,741 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 70,333 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 70,301 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 69,608 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 69,577 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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D147 SVO is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 D147 SVO, 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 D147 SVO registered?

D147 SVO is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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