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D40 XCT

1987 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,005 mi
Last recorded43,005 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2007
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD40 XCT
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2007 43,005 miles

some play in front king pin

some play in steering box

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front seat mounts corroded

engine oil leak

front coil spring corroded

rear axle, rear leaf springs and rear antiroll bar links corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2006 42,623 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 42,623 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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D40 XCT is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 D40 XCT, 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 D40 XCT registered?

D40 XCT is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 6 February 1987.

Is D40 XCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D40 XCT shows 3 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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