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D242 YCF

1987 Reliant Rialto

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

29,214 mi
Last recorded29,214 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD242 YCF
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 29,214 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust clamp loose

Fail 12 Feb 2014 29,196 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust bracket & clamp loose

nearside headlamp beam image poor

Pass 7 Feb 2013 27,827 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

headlamp reflectors deteriorating -beams slightly blurred

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 9 Feb 2012 25,709 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Feb 2011 23,814 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyre worn on edge

headlamp reflectors deteriorating

slight deterioration to suspension etc -ball joint boots perished

Fail 11 Feb 2010 21,306 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

electrical connections fragile

slight deterioration to suspension etc -ball joint boots perished

steering column rather slack to dashboard

Pass 11 Feb 2010 21,306 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

electrical connections fragile

slight deterioration to suspension etc -ball joint boots perished

steering column rather slack to dashboard

Pass 12 Feb 2009 17,732 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight deterioration to suspension etc

steering column rather slack to dashboard

Pass 12 Feb 2008 14,847 miles

minor deterioration to suspension etc some perishing and corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2008 14,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

minor deterioration to suspension etc some perishing and corrosion -offside rear brake pipe marginal

Pass 5 Feb 2007 11,803 miles

hazard switch slightly intermitent. rear metal brake pipes at rear marginal corrosion.some wear suspension etc.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 8,796 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 8,796 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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D242 YCF is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D242 YCF, 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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D242 YCF is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 15 May 1987.

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