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D220 GWU

1986 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

51,727 mi
Last recorded51,727 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD220 GWU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 51,727 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 23 May 2013 49,584 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2013 49,584 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2012 47,749 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 47,749 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 44,325 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 41,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2009 41,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2008 39,346 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,346 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 36,693 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2006 33,930 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 33,930 miles

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

Front Intermediate drop arm has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

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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D220 GWU is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 D220 GWU, 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 D220 GWU registered?

D220 GWU is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 20 September 1986.

Is D220 GWU safe to buy?

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