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D242 ALR

1986 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,487 mi
Last recorded39,487 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD242 ALR
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 39,487 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,416 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 39,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,217 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 39,217 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,063 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 38,802 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 38,802 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,554 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 38,553 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 38,333 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 38,333 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 38,043 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 38,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 37,813 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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D242 ALR is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D242 ALR, 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 D242 ALR registered?

D242 ALR is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 15 October 1986.

Is D242 ALR safe to buy?

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