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D235 GWU

1987 Reliant Rialto

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

558 mi
Last recorded558 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD235 GWU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 558 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front brake slight bind

Fail 4 Oct 2025 558 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

front brake slight bind

Pass 16 Mar 2024 255 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 252 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 165 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 32 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 13,094 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 12,582 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 12,022 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 11,637 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Jun 2016 11,353 miles

front springs modified but not weakend

Fail 6 Jun 2016 11,350 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

front springs modified but not weakend

Pass 27 Jun 2015 11,052 miles

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2012 10,762 miles

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

near side rear brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Jun 2012 10,760 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

near side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 May 2011 31,405 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 29,171 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 26,617 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 22,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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D235 GWU is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 D235 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 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 D235 GWU registered?

D235 GWU is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 February 1987.

Is D235 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D235 GWU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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