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D297 OKJ

1987 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,791 mi
Last recorded44,791 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD297 OKJ
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 44,791 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2013 47,389 miles

Brake hose adds slight corrosion ferrules (All)

Front coil spring corroded

brake fluid level close to minimum level reservoir

cracking on front tyre tread ( no ply or cords exposed)

handbrake ends slightly corroded

nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber has slight corrosion to casing

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

rear exhaust silencer box has been repaired by bandage, no leaks

slight damage to front number plate

steering box has slight movement between sector shaft and drop arm

surface corrosion on exhaust system

surface corrosion on front suspension arm

surface corrosion on nearside rear and offside rear leaf springs

surface corrosion on rear anti roll bar/ link arms

Fail 8 Oct 2013 47,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose adds slight corrosion ferrules (All)

Front coil spring corroded

brake fluid level close to minimum level reservoir

cracking on front tyre tread ( no ply or cords exposed)

handbrake ends slightly corroded

nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber has slight corrosion to casing

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

rear exhaust silencer box has been repaired by bandage, no leaks

slight damage to front number plate

steering box has slight movement between sector shaft and drop arm

surface corrosion on exhaust system

surface corrosion on front suspension arm

surface corrosion on nearside rear and offside rear leaf springs

surface corrosion on rear anti roll bar/ link arms

Pass 9 Jul 2010 45,154 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,493 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,691 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 43,691 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 42,848 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 41,656 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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D297 OKJ is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D297 OKJ, 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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D297 OKJ is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 29 April 1987.

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