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D288 SDM

1987 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,720 mi
Last recorded43,720 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD288 SDM
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 43,720 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 43,358 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 43,116 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 42,973 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 42,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 41,390 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 41,390 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 39,735 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 38,949 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 38,446 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 37,741 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 37,741 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 37,352 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,352 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 37,101 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,101 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 36,945 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 36,820 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 36,726 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 36,726 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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D288 SDM is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D288 SDM, 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 D288 SDM registered?

D288 SDM is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 5 January 1987.

Is D288 SDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D288 SDM shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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