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D485 FHT

1986 Reliant Rialto

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,530 mi
Last recorded47,530 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1986 Reliant Rialto53,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD485 FHT
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 47,530 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 47,498 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 46,840 miles

play in steering king pin

Pass 14 Sep 2017 44,794 miles

Front cracks in tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

beam image poor

Fail 12 Sep 2017 44,794 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front cracks in tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

beam image poor

Pass 10 Jun 2011 44,794 miles

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

slight play in king pin

Fail 8 Jun 2011 44,794 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

slight play in front wheel bearing

slight play in king pin

Pass 27 May 2010 44,794 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slight lift in king pin

slight play in front wheel bearing

Pass 20 May 2009 44,794 miles

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Jun 2006 44,794 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 44,794 miles

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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D485 FHT is a 1986 Reliant Rialto in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D485 FHT, 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 D485 FHT registered?

D485 FHT is a 1986 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 5 September 1986.

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The MOT history for D485 FHT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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