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D270 UTW

1987 Reliant Rialto

Beige Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,369 mi
Last recorded84,369 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD270 UTW
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 84,369 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

horn switch

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2016 83,598 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 82,751 miles

rear differential has slight oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2015 82,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear differential has slight oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 82,015 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 82,015 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 80,896 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 80,062 miles

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

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2008 78,672 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 77,213 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 75,708 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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D270 UTW is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Beige with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D270 UTW, 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 D270 UTW registered?

D270 UTW is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 20 February 1987.

Is D270 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D270 UTW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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