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D196 BPF

1987 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,818 mi
Last recorded3,818 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD196 BPF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 3,818 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 3,818 miles

Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 3,252 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 3,252 miles

Steering box fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2009 2,865 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 2,474 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 2,469 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 2,020 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 1,353 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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D196 BPF is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D196 BPF, 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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What year was D196 BPF registered?

D196 BPF is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 6 June 1987.

Is D196 BPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D196 BPF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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