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D398 KWU

1987 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,507 mi
Last recorded84,507 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate53,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD398 KWU
MakeReliant
ModelRialto Gls Estate
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 84,507 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 84,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2007 83,095 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 83,090 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2006 81,943 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 81,942 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto Gls Estate?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 344 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
934
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
344
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
Stop lamp not working 47
fog lamp tell tale not working 29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Direction indicator not working 27
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D398 KWU is a 1987 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 53,657 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 Gls Estate fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D398 KWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto Gls Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Reliant Rialto Gls Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D398 KWU registered?

D398 KWU is a 1987 Reliant Rialto Gls Estate, first registered on 2 April 1987.

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