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D451 RVX

1986 Reliant Rialto

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,162 mi
Last recorded94,162 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD451 RVX
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 94,162 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 90,970 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 90,910 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 85,921 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front drag link boots split

Fail 27 Feb 2009 85,854 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front drag link boots split

Pass 6 Mar 2008 81,529 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s front seat belt buckle wrong way round

Pass 9 Mar 2007 77,537 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 77,471 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Centre Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 73,322 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 73,322 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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D451 RVX is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D451 RVX, 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 D451 RVX registered?

D451 RVX is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 13 November 1986.

Is D451 RVX safe to buy?

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