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D378 YJU

1987 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,423 mi
Last recorded64,423 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD378 YJU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 64,423 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 57,758 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in wall

Fail 5 Apr 2014 57,679 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

battery clamp loose

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in wall

Pass 5 Dec 2012 52,917 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 49,227 miles

metal like squeeking at front suspension

Fail 19 Feb 2008 44,130 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 46,177 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 45,516 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 45,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 YJU 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 66.7%.

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 D378 YJU, 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 D378 YJU registered?

D378 YJU is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 6 March 1987.

Is D378 YJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D378 YJU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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