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D274 MKL

1987 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,873 mi
Last recorded87,873 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD274 MKL
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 87,873 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Slight movement in bolt (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 87,873 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Slight movement in bolt (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 87,759 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 87,755 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 87,696 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 87,696 miles

Suspension arm fractured support arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 87,696 miles

slight blow on exhaust at clamp

Fail 15 Aug 2018 87,696 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

slight blow on exhaust at clamp

Pass 22 Aug 2017 87,712 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 87,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 87,696 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 87,696 miles

n/s/r tyre split but not exposing cord

slight play in steering sector shaft

Fail 11 Nov 2013 87,696 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre inner wall has split but not exposing cord

steering box has slight play in sector shaft

Fail 30 Jul 2013 67,696 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 101,182 miles

offside front brake disc inner face corroded

rear brake pads on limit

Pass 13 Jul 2012 66,204 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 86,059 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 86,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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D274 MKL is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D274 MKL, 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 D274 MKL registered?

D274 MKL is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 February 1987.

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