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D378 MEE

1986 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,529 mi
Last recorded63,529 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD378 MEE
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 63,529 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 63,529 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH RUBBER COVERS (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE NOT SECURED TO ARM CORRECTLY (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2017 63,529 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 63,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 63,515 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 62,286 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 59,874 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 59,858 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 57,803 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 57,751 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

slight movement king pin & bush

Pass 28 Dec 2006 55,519 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 53,351 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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D378 MEE is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 53,794 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 D378 MEE, 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 40 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D378 MEE registered?

D378 MEE is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 4 August 1986.

Is D378 MEE safe to buy?

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